Listed on the National Register of Historic Places The Calkins House offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century life and medicine. The home retains many of the original items used by Dr. Martin Calkins, Wyoming’s first mayor and a country doctor. The office is one of the few remaining authentic 1800s country doctor’s offices in the Midwest, preserved largely intact. Situated on a twelve-lot square block along Main Street (Highway 64) in Wyoming, Iowa, Calkins Square is steeped in history. The earliest portion of the house dates back to 1858, with a notable addition—the music room on the east side—believed to have been constructed in 1864. The house and surrounding property were generously bequeathed to the City of Wyoming by Walter and Mary Briggs, the grandson and granddaughter of Dr. Martin H. Calkins. Today, this historic site serves as a testament to the rich heritage of the community.
