Rod Swoboda
September 6, 2024
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CLAY TILE BARN: Johnson Round Barn, 1350 260th St., Waverly (Bremer County). This round dairy barn was built in 1913 from clay tile provided by Johnston Brothers Clay Works from Fort Dodge for the original owner, John H. Martin. It features a central clay tile silo.Photos by the Iowa Barn Foundation
The 2024 Iowa All-State Barn Tour set for Sept. 14-15 features a record 92 barns. Each demonstrates masterful craftsmanship and historic preservation. Of this total, 11 are round barns, also a record. Six of the round barns are on the Iowa Barn Foundation’s tour for the first time.
The following are details and photos of the six unique, history-filled round barns on the 2024 tour.
For more information
Information is available to help plan your tour. Descriptions of all 92 barns on the Iowa Barn Foundation’s fall 2024 All-State Barn Tour, listed by region, are included.
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