National and State Register

Keck Homestead

Rio Grande County

The homestead includes a remarkably intact collection of log buildings dating from the mid-1870s.  Of particular significance is the two-story log house.

A black and white photo of the house with gabled roof and log walls on plains behind.

Keck Homestead 

Such houses are rare in any condition, but the Keck house is especially noteworthy for the quality of its construction and its high degree of integrity.  The barn also exhibits a high degree of craftsmanship for its location and period of construction.