The Truax Prairie Home is a restored farm house built 1864. It was built by Peter and Cordellia Truax, whose property it resided until 1984. The James Ray family moved into the house before it was demolished for roadwork. During the 1860's, Peter Truax came to Wisconsin from New York State, to raise draft horsed for the lumbering company. Then he got married to Cordellia Champian. They first lived in a sod shanty as they established their farm. When the Truax's moved to Eau Claire, the Harris family purchased the property and built the house as a residence for the "hired man and family". The house was used as a granary for 35 years until furnished and restored by the Ray's.
Right now it is located at 905 Kane Rd. in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Sources:
Chippewa Valley Museum