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Record number of round barns on 2024 tour

This year’s Iowa All-State Barn Tour on Sept. 14-15 will feature a record number of round barns.

Rod Swoboda

September 6, 2024

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Johnson Round Barn, 1350 260th St., Waverly
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.

  • Photos for all barns (files named by region and barn name) can be downloaded here.

  • See an interactive map of all barns here.

About the Author

Rod Swoboda

Rod Swoboda is a former editor of Wallaces Farmer and is now retired.

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