The Gallup House

The Gallup House Beautifully renovated historic octagonal home in America's Heartland. Gallup, the father of polling. The home chronicles the Gallup story in pictures and text.

This three bedroom home, situated in the small town of Jefferson, Iowa, is the birthplace and childhood home of George H. The home is located 45 minutes from Ames, IA and Iowa State University, and 70 minutes from Des Moines. It is walking-distance to downtown Jefferson – a renewing small town in America’s Heartland - and to the Des Moines bike path. It has been recently renovated, the kitchen and

bathrooms have been completely updated with modern and high-end fixtures and appliances, and the bedrooms and living rooms are fully furnished. The house’s unique octagonal shape, original quarter-sawn oak woodwork, studio furniture, and “secret” back staircase add to the site's special appeal.

Yesterday, Jefferson, Iowa, from the Mahanay Bell Tower, with Big Boy. Courtesy Carol Schultz.
06/01/2026

Yesterday, Jefferson, Iowa, from the Mahanay Bell Tower, with Big Boy. Courtesy Carol Schultz.

05/30/2026

Did you know that George Gallup's influence extends worldwide. In fact, the term "to gallup" (or variations like "galupirati" in some languages) is used as a verb meaning "to poll" in numerous countries. It originates from the widespread recognition of his polling techniques, where his surname became synonymous with public opinion surveying

05/10/2026

George Gallup's mother-in-law, Ola Babcock Miller, was Iowa's first female Secretary of State. 1932. Happy Mother's Day to all.

04/22/2026

We are opening soon! The Gallup House will be open to the public from May to October, on Saturdays, from 9 to 12, starting on May 2.. Please stop by to learn about this important Jeffersonian and the unique octagonal architectural. The Gallup House is also open by appointment for groups of 8 or more and for private events.

04/10/2026

A hundred years ago today, at the University of Iowa, George Gallup founded the Quill and Scroll Honorary Society for High School Journalists. The Quill and Scroll Society is the largest and most prominent honor society for journalism in the world, with more that than 1.5 million inductees. See https://quillandscroll.org/

02/17/2026

The Gallup House is looking forward to a second season of being open to the public. The schedule is Saturdays 9 to 12, May to October, and by appointment for groups of 8 or more. If you would be interested in becoming a Gallup House host or guide, or know someone who would, please contact Scott at [email protected]. Thank you for your support.

01/22/2026

The Gallup House is looking for a part-time someone or group of someones with green thumbs to work as contractor(s) to help improve its grounds. Modest non-employee compensation is available. Rewards are immeasurable. If interested, please contact Scott at [email protected]

12/03/2025

Unfortunately, the Greene County Democrats reception at the Gallup House needs to be postponed due to weather. Check back in the spring!

The flyer background is a painting of the Gallup House and will be part of the silent auction to be bid on.
11/29/2025

The flyer background is a painting of the Gallup House and will be part of the silent auction to be bid on.

11/18/2025

Happy Birthday! George Gallup was born in Jefferson, Iowa on this day, November 18, in 1901.

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703 S Chestnut Street
Jefferson, IA
50129

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