National Register of Historic Places

Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3

Eagle Center, Benton County, Iowa
Listed
June 29, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001415

About this property

The Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3 is located in Bruce Township, Benton County, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1910 for use as a cattle barn. The building is a true round barn that measures 60 feet (18 m) in diameter. The barn is constructed of clay tile and features a conical roof. The structure does not have a cupola, but there is a silo that rises through the center. There is also a round machine shed on the same property. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986.

Location

Eagle Center, Benton County, Iowa
42.29193, -92.23575

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 Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3 listed on the National Register?

Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3?

Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3?

The period of significance for Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3 is recorded as the industrial era.

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