The Round Barn, Cooper Township is a historic building located in Cooper Township southwest of
Mapleton in rural
Monona County, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1921 by Seth Smith. An auctioneer had this barn built to sell his purebred cattle.
[ with a ] The building is a true
round barn
A round barn is a historic barn design that could be octagonal, polygonal, or circular in plan. Though round barns were not as popular as some other barn designs, their unique shape makes them noticeable. The years from 1880 to 1920 represent th ...
that measures in diameter.
The barn features white vertical siding, a
conical roof, and an aerator. It has been listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
since 1986.
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References
Buildings and structures completed in 1921
Buildings and structures in Monona County, Iowa
Barns on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa
Round barns in Iowa
National Register of Historic Places in Monona County, Iowa
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