Philip Houston House is a historic building currently used as a lodging establishment in Rexford, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1906 in Gem, Kansas by Philip Sherman Houston, a landowner and banker who was an early Thomas County pioneer, and later moved[when?] to the location in Rexford.[1][2][3][4] It is owned by The Shepherd's Staff, a conference venue in Rexford.

Philip Houston House
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Architectural styleQueen Anne style architecture
Address350 Kansas Ave.
Town or cityRexford, Kansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39°28′12.4″N 100°44′33.5″W / 39.470111°N 100.742639°W / 39.470111; -100.742639

The establishment is styled in Queen Anne Victorian architecture. It is furnished with vintage décor — such as lace curtains, crystal chandeliers, antiques and original woodwork. It has three bedrooms, a library and a veranda.[1][4]

The house was added to the Kansas Register of Historic Places in 2005.[1][4]

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  1. ^ a b c "National and State Registers of Historic Places - Kansas Historical Society". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  2. ^ "Nomination" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  3. ^ "Houston, Philip, House". Kansas Historic Resources Inventory. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  4. ^ a b c Erickson, Courtnie (25 August 2021). "Sneak Away To This 1906 Victorian-Style Bed And Breakfast In Kansas For A Peaceful Getaway". OnlyInYourState. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
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