Nelson Round Barn Explained

Nelson Round Barn
Location:County Road J46
Coordinates:40.7067°N -93.3456°W
Area:less than one acre
Built:1912
Added:November 19, 1986
Refnum:86003189

The Nelson Round Barn is a historic building located near Allerton in rural Wayne County, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1912, and it was originally used as a dairy barn.[1] The building is a true round barn that measures 50feet in diameter.[2] It features white vertical siding, an aerator, and a conical roof. The barn has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=86001489}} Nelson Round Barn]. National Park Service. 2017-11-15.
  2. Web site: Iowa Round Barn List. Round Barns & Covered Bridges. 2011-01-10. Dale Travis.