National Register of Historic Places

Fobes Octagon Barn

Lanesboro, Carroll County, Iowa
Listed
June 29, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001420

About this property

The Fobes Octagon Barn is a historic building located south of Lanesboro, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1883, and at the time of its nomination it was one of 14 octagon-shaped barns from the 19th-century left in Iowa. The barn has a diameter of 66 feet (20 m) and features a stone foundation, and a hip roof with a square cupola on top. The modification of the roof suggests this is a "Coffine type" structure similar to others built by Lorenzo Coffin. The general purpose barn has two granaries, horse stalls, and the rest of the space is open for agricultural machinery. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

Lanesboro, Carroll County, Iowa
42.13720, -94.70869

Categories

AGRICULTUREENGINEERING
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Sources

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When was Fobes Octagon Barn listed on the National Register?

Fobes Octagon Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Fobes Octagon Barn?

Fobes Octagon Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fobes Octagon Barn?

The period of significance for Fobes Octagon Barn is recorded as the industrial era.

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