Isadore Haumont two-story sod house on French Table north of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska

summary: This house was located on the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 11, township 18N, range 20W. It was demolished in 1967. An undated letter with no salutation from Jules Haumont reads: "The two story sod house was built by my uncle, my father's brother, Isadore Haumont in 1884 or 1885. He came here from Belgium in the spring of 1883 where he was born May 29, 1820. He died March, 1904. The last occupant of the house died there Jan. 31 in 1930. She was my uncle's sister-in-law, Marie Francois. Since then the house has been unoccupied but it is still in good condition. My uncle's only son, Joseph Haumont and his family, live in a frame house situated no over 6 feet just east of the old sod house. Joe must be around 55 or 56 years old now and is, he and his family, the president and owner of the Security State Bank of Broken Bow. Hoping this gives you the information you desire, I am yours respectfully (signed) Jules Haumont."
original size: 6x8