Fort Dodge Community Foundation

Fort Dodge History: The Fessler Home
This home is the oldest in Fort Dodge
1110 5th Avenue North

One of the city’s most historic houses is this brick residence at 1110 5th Ave. N. built by pioneer storekeeper and Indian fur trader David Fessler.

The original portion of the two-story home dates back to 1869 when it was erected by Fessler in the northeast part of the town in order to make it easier to conduct his fur trading business with the Indians who camped in the nearby north woods. Please click here to read more: https://www.fortdodgehistory.com/iconic-buildings