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Merit–Tandy Farmstead
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Merit–Tandy Farmstead, HABS photo, 1982
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| Location | Northeast of Patriot on State Road 156, Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 38°52′05″N 84°47′35″W / 38.86806°N 84.79306°WCoordinates: 38°52′05″N 84°47′35″W / 38.86806°N 84.79306°W |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | c. 1845 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Influence |
| NRHP Reference # | 77000021 |
| Added to NRHP | April 29, 1977 |
Merit–Tandy Farmstead, also known as the Tandy-Tillotson House, is a historic home and farm located in Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana. The house is situated on a hill overlooking the Ohio River. It was built about 1845, and is a one-story, five bay, Federal style square brick dwelling. Also on the property are the contributing ice house (c. 1845), a large wooden barn, and well house.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.