L. N. Rice House, Yelm, Washington
historic place
The L. N. Rice House is a historic place located in Yelm, Thurston County, Washington. This property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The house is associated with Lewis N. Rice, a significant figure in the region's agricultural development. Lewis N. Rice was a key individual in the formation of the Yelm Irrigation Company. This important project, conceived in 1910, began construction in 1912. The Yelm Irrigation Company officially opened its ditch in June 1916, bringing water from the Nisqually River to thousands of acres across the Yelm prairie. This supported the commercial production of crops like raspberries and beans. The L. N. Rice House reflects a period of significant agricultural expansion and community development in Yelm.