Ivy Terrace, also known as the Gov. Lawrence V. (Lon) Stephens House , is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, United States. Built in 1893, it is a -story, Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It sits on a foundation of rough limestone blocks. It features a rounded tower, wraparound verandah, high and irregular roof, fish scale shingles, and asymmetrical facade.

Lawrence Vest Stephens Lawrence "Lon" Vest Stephens (December 1, 1858 – January 10, 1923) was an American politician, newspaper editor, and banker from Missouri. He served as State Treasurer of Missouri from 1890 to 1897, and as the 29th Governor of Missouri from 18 ...

occupied the dwelling while serving as Missouri State Treasurer, for three years prior to becoming governor in 1897. (includes 13 photos from 1989) It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It is located in the

Capitol Avenue Historic District Capitol Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It encompasses 107 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Jefferson City. The district developed bet ...

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Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Missouri Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri Queen Anne architecture in Missouri Houses completed in 1893 Buildings and structures in Jefferson City, Missouri National Register of Historic Places in Cole County, Missouri 1893 establishments in Missouri {{ColeCountyMO-NRHP-stub