National Register of Historic Places

Octagon Barn, Richland Township

Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa
Listed
June 29, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001433

About this property

The Octagon Barn, Richland Township is a historic building located near Jamaica in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. Built in 1881, this is the oldest known octagon-shaped barn extant in Iowa. It measures 70 feet (21 m) in diameter. The modified hip roof, heavy timber construction, rectangular plan, and general purpose use mark this as a Coffin type. It was named for Lorenzo S. Coffin who is thought to have built the first round barn in the state. This barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The metal band Slipknot filmed the music video for Psychosocial here.

Location

Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa
41.82322, -94.33643

Categories

AGRICULTUREENGINEERING
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Octagon Barn, Richland Township listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is Octagon Barn, Richland Township?

Octagon Barn, Richland Township is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Octagon Barn, Richland Township?

The period of significance for Octagon Barn, Richland Township is recorded as the industrial era.

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