Israel Jenkins House, also known as The Elms, is a historic home located near

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, in Monroe Township,

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. It was built about 1840, and is a -story, vernacular

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style, double pile brick dwelling. It has a side gable roof. Also on the property is a contributing 19th century English barn,

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, and long storage shed. ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs. It was listed on the

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in 2003.

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Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana Greek Revival houses in Indiana Houses completed in 1840 Buildings and structures in Grant County, Indiana National Register of Historic Places in Grant County, Indiana {{GrantCountyIN-NRHP-stub