 Tour
One - Barns 1-6 (North)
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Doner Barn
2300N-1900E
Cross-Gable Built in 1908
Constructed on a foundation of sandstone piers, the barn is original. Even the driveway with wooden flooring remains. One corner of the barn was designed to house 2 carriages. |
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Walters Barn
2150N-2100E
Stick-style Built in 1870s
All the original lumber for this barn was floated down the Mississippi River and hauled overland by oxen. Mr. Walters is proud to possess one of the ox shoes used during the project. |
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Brock Barn
2100N-2300E
Cross-Gable Built in 1910
This barn replaced an earlier barn destroyed by an arsonist's fire. A neighborhood youth set a total of 7 barn fires before hanging himself in a barn down the road. |
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King Barn
2050N-2100E
Cross-Gable Built in 1898
With its original fancy cupola, this barn is a fine example of the cross-gable style popularized by builder Newt Willis.
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James Barn
1850N-1200E
Board & Batten Built in 1868
Built shortly after the Civil War, lower level is accessible from the east, and designed with cattle/horse stalls. Upper level is accessible by drive up door. |
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Calvert Barn
1900N-450E
Simple Gable Built Approximately 1880
Original sills were hand-hewn with pinned joints. New concrete foundation in 1940. Currently used to store lumber and machinery. |
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Two - Barns 7-18 (Central)
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Hamilton Barn
1800N-1400E
Hip-Gambrel Built in 1920
Barn has windowsills of native walnut harvested from this farm. It has been maintained in its original state.
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Robbins Grigg Barn
1400N-2150E
General Built in 1875
Built by a barn crew traveling the countryside, this barn is still owned by descendants of the original owner. It was painted in 1994 and the cupola was recently rebuilt after a windstorm.
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Bricker Barn
1700N-1825E
Gambrel Built in 1890s
This well-kept structure features uniquely designed round vent windows. Today it is used for hogs, sheep and hay storage. |
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Kipling Barn
1450N-2250E
Three Story Built in Approximately 1920
Originally designed for general farm use, this barn features an internal grain elevator. It was converted to an egg-laying house for hens around 1944. |
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Short Barn
1300N-2000E
Half-Pitch Roof Built in Early 1900s
H.K. Ogden from England, built this barn, and lived in nearby Bardolph. The barn is used to house sheep today.
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Kugler Barn
1200N-1950E
General Built in 1918
Locally known as the Prairie View, this barn features contrasting areas of clapboard, vertical siding, and loft window. |
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Hodges/Dean Barn
1300N-1800E
Gambrel Built in 1919
Built at a cost of $2,000. Unusual louvered loft vents and the two dormer windows help to light each side of the hayloft. |
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R. Hamilton Barn
1450N-1700E
Hip-Roof Built Prior to 1912
This well maintained barn was already standing when R. Hamilton, grandfather of the present owner, purchased the farm. Silo built in 1917. |
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Redman Barn
1300N-1600E
Cross-Gable Built in 1895
One of the oldest Newt Willis Cross-Gable barns. Listed as a historic landmark and well maintained. |
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Flack Barn
1200N-1600E
Double Valley Cross-Gable Built in 1900
This farm has been in the same family for 140 years. The original owner and great grandfather of the current owner lived on the farm until 1911. Complete exterior restoration. Colors maintain the historical sense of time. |
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Burnham Barn
1200N-1375E
NO LONGER STANDING |
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Kleinkopf Barn
1200N-500E
True-Round Built in 1914
Built by Dick Carmack, this is one of the most unusual barns in McDonough County. It is listed on the Historical Register and has been noted in several articles on antique barns.
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 Tour Three - Barns 19-23 (Southwest)
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Guy Barn
800N-100E
Basement-type Built in 1871
The original features are intact except for the removal of the cupola and drive-in approach to the east entrance. Used today for livestock & hay storage. |
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Curtis Barn
300N-1075E
General Built in Approximately 1890
The original cupola has been removed, two additions have been constructed -- the north section in 1911, and the south section in 1982. |
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Cullen Barn
550N-1475E
Simple Gable Built in 1914
The framework of this large tin-roofed barn was joined together and built with notched timbers. |
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Patrick Barn
900N-1300E
Gambrel Built in 1919
Built by Claude Landis. This huge barn could store 100 tons of loose hay or 200 tons of bales. Currently houses machinery. |
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Rutledge Barn
1050N-1300E
General Built Early 1900s
Built by Fred Kline. The barn originally housed fancy matched draft horses. |
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Four - Barns 24-30 (Southeast)
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Ausbury Barn
1200N-1500E
Square Built in 1918
The construction costs totaled $1,200 from Wilbur Wetzel. A barn dance christened the barn upon completion. The loft windows resemble those of a church. |
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Everly Barn
1050N-1950E
Stick-style, Basilica Type Built in 1882
Built by Newt Willis and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All buildings on this farmstead have been preserved and maintained. |
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Dilworth Barn
1050N-2250E
Gable Built in 1873
Barn constructed on a foundation of large sandstone blocks, which were laid without mortar. The original cupola blew off in a storm prior to 1940. |
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Penington Barn
700N-2050E
Square Cross-Gable
This is another example of the unique cross-gable style, built only by Newt Willis & Nick Breasaw in this area.
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Hammond Barn
700N-2250E
Stick-style Built in 1889
Original condition except for a new foundation and door awnings. It is said the barn was built twice, since the first one burned down before it was used. |
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Warden Barn
500N-2350E
Gambrel Built in 1920
The similarities between this and the Hodges/Dean Barn (13) suggest they were
built by the same person or from the same plans. Also known as Locust Grove Barn. |
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Woodside Barn
125N-1650E
Gambrel Built in 1918
Built by Claude Landis. Construction costs equaled the value of a shipment of hogs to Chicago -- slightly over $3,800. |
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