About this property
The Weigandt Barn is a historic barn at 27285 Silver Valley Road in rural Jones County, South Dakota. It is a rectangular structure on a fieldstone and concrete foundation, and measures 64 by 70 feet (20 m × 21 m). Built in 1917 by August Weigandt, it is a regionally unusual example of a Western Feeder barn, a type not usually found in the West River (western half) of the state.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 12000486. It was listed on January 9, 2013.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Weigandt Barn listed on the National Register?
Weigandt Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Weigandt Barn?
Weigandt Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Weigandt Barn?
The period of significance for Weigandt Barn is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Weigandt Barn?
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