The most famous home in every US state, from LA's Playboy Mansion to a 'Beer Can House' in Houston
Alabama: Ivy Green
Helen Keller, a blind and deaf author, political activist, and educator, was born in a white-clipboard house, called Ivy Green, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, in 1880. It is here that Helen Keller learned how to communicate with the world.
Alaska: The Russian Bishop's House
The Russian Bishop's House was completed in 1842 in Sitka, Alaska. It served as the home of Bishop Innocent of the Russian Orthodox Church.
According to the National Park Service, the building is "one of the few surviving examples of Russian colonial architecture in North America."
The National Park Service took ownership of the property in 1973. It is now registered as a National Historic Landmark.
Arizona: Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
The Tovrea Castle is a historic landmark in Phoenix, Arizona, that was built in the late 1920s.
The four-story, 5,000-square-foot castle was the brainchild of Italian immigrant Alessio Carraro, who planned to make it a boutique hotel.
However, because of the Great Depression, he wasn't able to follow through with the plan. So, the castle was sold to the Tovrea family.
In 2012, the castle was opened to the public.
Arkansas: Former US President Bill Clinton's first home
Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United Sates, was born in 1946 in Hope, Arkansas. The two-story, white-framed home featured above was his first home. It is now a museum.
According to the museum's website, Clinton refers to the home as the place where he "learned the important tasks and values of life."
California: The Playboy Mansion
The Playboy Mansion, located in Los Angeles, California, was the home of Playboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner from 1971 until his death in 2017.
In 2016, Hefner sold the mansion to his neighbor for $100 million. The deal allowed Hefner to live in the mansion until he died.
Colorado: The Sleeper House
The Sleeper House, also known as the Sculptured House, became famous for its appearance in Woody Allen's 1973 film "Sleeper."
It was designed by American architect Charles Deaton and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2010, the home was sold at a foreclosure auction to a Denver investor for $1.5 million.
Connecticut: The Mark Twain House & Museum
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, was a famous American author who wrote the literary classics "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
Clemens and his wife built and designed the Hartford home with the help of American architect Edward Tuckerman Potter. According to the museum's website, they lived in the home from 1874 to 1891.
It became a National Historic Landmark in 1963.
Delaware: The Nemours Mansion
Nemours Mansion, located in New Castle County, Delaware, was built by Alfred I. Dupont in the early 1900s as a gift to his wife.
It was designed by the architectural firm Carrere and Hastings and meant to resemble a château in France. It was even named after a French town.
The mansion is surrounded by gardens and art and is open to the public.
Florida: The Versace Mansion
According to Vogue, the Casa Casuarina, also known as the Versace Mansion, is the third most photographed home in America — falling behind only the White House and Graceland.
Located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Gianni Versace, the Italian fashion designer, bought the villa in 1992 for $2.95 million. Just a few years later, in 1997, he was shot and killed on the property's front steps.
Today, the mansion is a boutique hotel.
Georgia: The birthplace and childhood home of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., one of America's most influential activists and leaders in the civil rights movement, was born in a two-story house in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1929.
He lived in the home, which is now open for tours, until 1941.
Hawaii: The Iolani Palace
The Iolani Palace, located in Honolulu, was built by King Kalakaua in 1882. It served as the residence of Hawaii's monarchy until 1893.
Hawaii became the 50th US state in 1959. Until 1968, the palace was the state's capitol building.
According to its website, Iolani is the only official royal residence in America.
The palace was opened to the public in 1978.
Idaho: The Standrod Mansion
Located in Pocatello, Idaho, the Standrod Mansion dates back to 1902.
According to VisitPocatello.com, the home was built by Drew and Emma Standrod and cost around $12,000.
It was bought by the City of Pocatello in 1974 and was opened to the public as a museum and cultural event center. However, according to the website, the property has been privately owned since 1995.
Illinois: The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous American architect, used this home in Oak Park, Illinois, to experiment with his own design concepts.
The two-story house was completed in 1889 and served as a home for his family. It is now open to the public.
Indiana: The Culbertson Mansion
The Culbertson Mansion was built by William S. Culbertson in the late 1800s.
Culbertson, a businessman, was once considered the wealthiest man in Indiana. Though he died in 1892, the home remained in the Culbertson family until 1899.
In 1976, the 20,000-square-foot mansion (which some are convinced is haunted) became recognized as a State Historic Site. Today, it can be toured by the public.
Iowa: The American Gothic House
The American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa, is the home featured in the famous painting "American Gothic," which was painted by Grant Wood in 1930.
The home, now a historic landmark, hosts events and group tours every year.
Kansas: The birthplace and childhood home of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, was born in a house in Atchison, Kansas, in 1897.
The home, which is now a museum, was where Earhart spent much of her childhood.
Kentucky: The Thomas Edison House
Thomas Edison was an American inventor who invented, along with other things, the lightbulb.
According to HistoricHomes.org, Edison is believed to have rented a room in this Louisville, Kentucky, house when he was 19 years old.
The home is now a museum that displays some of Edison's inventions.
Louisiana: The Steel Magnolia house
This home is famous for its depiction in the 1989 film "Steel Magnolias."
Commonly referred to as the Steel Magnolia House, the property (which is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana) is currently a bed & breakfast.
Maine: The Bush compound
The Bush compound is located in Kennebunkport, Maine. The compound serves as the Bush family's summer retreat and has been in the family for over 100 years.
Maryland: The Edgar Allan Poe House
Edgar Allan Poe, a 19th century American writer, is best known for his influence on American literature, specifically within the horror genre.
Poe lived in this Baltimore home from 1833 to 1835. The home is now opened to the public and can be toured Thursday through Sunday.
Massachusetts: The Paul Revere House
Paul Revere, an American silversmith who became famous for his role in the American Revolution, is known around the world as the patriot who alerted the colonial militia of the oncoming British invasion in 1775.
During that time, he lived in this two-story home in Boston, Massachusetts. Today, the home can be toured by the public.
Michigan: The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
This mansion, located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, belonged to Edsel Ford (the son of American industrialist and Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford) and his wife, Eleanor Ford.
Edsel and Eleanor, who married in 1916, raised four children in the home.
The home was put on the list of National Historic Landmarks in 2016 and is currently open to the public.
Minnesota: The James J. Hill House
This mansion dates back nearly 200 years.
It was completed in 1891 and cost $931,275.01 to build — according to the Minnesota Historical Society, it was, at the time, the biggest and most expensive home in the state.
It was built for James J. Hill, a 19th century railroad executive best known for creating the Great Northern Railway (a railroad that ran from Minnesota to Washington) in 1889.
The mansion was bought by the Minnesota Historical Society in 1978 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1961.
Mississippi: The Longwood Mansion
This octagonal mansion is located in Natchez, Mississippi.
While the Longwood Mansion boasts a stunning exterior, the inside was never finished. Construction began in 1858, but was halted because of the American Civil War.
After the war, the family reportedly lived in the basement because they didn't have the funds to finish the rest of the home.
Today, the home is a National Historic Landmark and can be toured by the public. It was even featured in the American television series, "True Blood."
Missouri: The Vaile Mansion
The Vaile Mansion, located in Independence, Missouri, was built in 1881 for Colonel Harvey Vaile.
The Second Empire-style home includes 31 rooms, flushing toilets, a built-in 6,000-gallon water tank, and a 48,000-gallon wine cellar.
The mansion can be toured by the public.
Montana: The Moss Mansion
The Moss Mansion was built in 1903 for Preston Boyd Moss.
It was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, an American architect who also designed the original Waldorf Astoria hotel and the Plaza Hotel.
The mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public.
Nebraska: The Joslyn Castle
This architectural masterpiece in Omaha, Nebraska, was built for George and Sarah Joslyn in 1903.
The four-story castle includes a reception hall, a music room, a ballroom, a library, and a gold drawing room.
The castle is an example of Scottish Baronial Revival architecture, a style that dates back to the 16th century.
The Joslyn Castle is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public.
Nevada: The Bowers Mansion
The Bowers Mansion was built for Lemuel Sanford Bowers and his wife in 1863; they were among the first millionaires of the Comstock mining boom.
The mansion is now owned by Washoe County Parks Department and, according to its website, is usually open to the public from Memorial Day through Nevada Day weekend.
New Hampshire: The Robert Frost Farm
The Robert Frost Farm is located in Derry, New Hampshire.
It was the home of Robert Frost, one of America's most famous poets, from 1900 until 1911.
The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been open to the public since 1975.
New Jersey: The Ford Mansion
The Ford Mansion is located in Morristown, New Jersey.
It was built in the early 1700s for Jacob Ford, Jr., an iron manufacturer and American Revolutionary Militia Officer.
In 1779, George Washington used the home his headquarters for six months during the American Revolution.
New Mexico: The De Vargas Street House
This Santa Fe adobe is believed to be the oldest house in America, dating all the way back to 1646.
While the eastern part of the building is a gift shop, visitors who tour the western part of the building are given an inside look at its ancient history.
New York: The Kykuit
The Kykuit, located in Westchester County, was built in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller, an American industrialist and the founder of Standard Oil.
Rockefeller was known to be one of the richest men in the world. He was also a philanthropist who gave away over $530 million to different causes.
According to HudsonValley.org, the landmark can be toured by the public from May 2 to November 10.
North Carolina: The Biltmore Estate
The Biltmore Estate is considered the largest private home in America.
The 178,926-square-foot estate was built for George Washington Vanderbilt II. Construction on the home began in 1889 and took six years to complete.
The estate was first opened to the public in the 1930 and has remained a popular tourist attraction ever since.
North Dakota: Theodore Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, took up an interest in the outdoor lifestyle and purchased the Maltese Cross Ranch (also known as the Chimney Butt Ranch) prior to his presidency.
He purchased the ranch after a two-week hunting trip and stayed there periodically during the late 1800s.
Today, visitors can tour the cabin, located within what's now known as the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Ohio: A Christmas Story House
You can actually stay in Ralphie and Randy's home from the 1983 movie, "A Christmas Story."
The home, located in Cleveland, Ohio, features original props and memorabilia from the movie. It is available to rent year-round, and can house up to six guests.
Oklahoma: The Henry Overholser Mansion
Henry Overholser, the "Father of Oklahoma City," was the brainchild behind the Henry Overholser Mansion, which was built in 1903.
According to the mansion's website, it is believed to be Oklahoma City's first mansion.
It was sold to the Oklahoma Historical Society in 1972 and can be toured by the public.
Oregon: The Flavel House
The Flavel House was the retirement home of Captain George Flavel in the 19th century.
He is believed to have been the first millionaire to live in the city of Astoria.
The 11,600-square-foot home is an example of Queen Anne architecture. It is now a museum and can be toured by the public.
Pennsylvania: Fallingwater
Fallingwater was designed by the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s.
It was constructed over a waterfall for Edgar J. Kaufmann and his family and served as a weekend residence.
In 1963, it was donated Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and is currently open to the public.
Rhode Island: The Belcourt of Newport
The Belcourt of Newport is located in Newport, Rhode Island, and was designed by the famous architect Richard Morris.
It was built for Oliver Belmont, an American politician from New York, as a summer retreat home.
In 2012, the home was sold to Carolyn Rafaelian, the founder of jewelry company Alex and Ani. According to the Belcourt of Newport's website, Rafaelian is restoring the property.
South Carolina: The Robert Mills House
Robert Mills was a famous architect who designed the Washington Monuments in both Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Mills designed the home in Columbia, South Carolina, in the 1820s. According to HistoricColumbia.org, the Robert Mills House is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the city.
Today, the house is a museum.
South Dakota: The Pettigrew Home
The Pettigrew Home, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was purchased in 1911 by Senator Richard Franklin Pettigrew, the first US senator from South Dakota.
According to SiouxlandMuseums.com, Pettigrew opened a museum within the home to show off items he'd collected while traveling, and when he died, he left the house to the city of Sioux Falls.
Tennessee: Graceland
Graceland, a mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, is famously known for being the private home of Elvis Presley.
Today, you can tour Elvis' home and even spend the night at The Guest House at Graceland, which was built after Elvis' death.
Texas: The Beer Can House
The "Beer Can House" is located in Houston, Texas. It was the brainchild of John Milkovisch.
According to local news station KHOU, the project took 20 years (and over 50,000 beer cans!) to complete.
The Beer Can House is open to the public as a tourist attraction.
Utah: The McCune Mansion
The McCune Mansion, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, was completed in 1901 for Alfred W. McCune. McCune was an American railroad builder and politician.
The mansion was restored in 2001.
Vermont: Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home
Hildene was built by Robert Lincoln, the son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln.
The home, located in Bennington County, Vermont, was completed in 1905. It remained in the Lincoln family until 1975, at which point it was donated to the Church of Christ, Scientist.
A group of locals eventually formed a nonprofit to buy the historic house from the Church and they turned it into a museum, which is currently open to the public.
Virginia: Mount Vernon
This estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia, was the home of George Washington and his wife from 1759 to 1799.
The estate was purchased by the The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in 1858 and opened to the public in 1860.
Washington: The Thornewood Castle
Thornewood Castle is located in Lakewood, Washington. Parts of its structure date back nearly 500 years.
According to its website, Thornewood is the only private castle on the West Coast. It was built for Chester Thorne and his wife and completed in 1911.
The castle, which is now a historical site, offers bed & breakfast suites, vacation rentals, and a venue for events.
West Virginia: The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace
This Pocahontas County home was where Pearl S. Buck, a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning American author, was born.
Buck was born in 1892 and received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938.
The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and is now a museum.
Wyoming: The Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion
The Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, served as the residence of the state's governors from 1905 to 1976.
Today, the mansion is open to the public and hosts various events throughout the year.
Wisconsin: The Pabst Mansion
The Pabst Mansion was built for Captain Frederick and Maria Pabst and completed 1892.
Along with being a sailor, Frederick Pabst was a brewer who bought a half-interest in the Phillip Best Brewing Company (which later became the Pabst Brewing Company).
In 1975, the mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been open to the public since 1978.
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