Hans J. Jorgensen Barn
Hans J. Jorgensen Barn | |
| Location | Junction of Iowa Highway 44 and Main St., Kimballton, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°37′55″N 95°04′25″W / 41.63194°N 95.07361°W |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1908 |
| Built by | Hans J. Jorgensen |
| MPS | Ethnic Historic Settlement of Shelby and Audubon Counties MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001452[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 3, 1991 |
Hans J. Jorgensen Barn is a historic building located in Kimballton, Iowa, United States. Its significance is derived from its association with Jorgensen, who was the instrumental in the founding and early growth of the town, a Danish immigrant community.[2] The barn is a pyramidal roof variant of the Square Hipped Roof Barn. Built in 1908, it is the only barn of this type that remains in the Danish Settlement area.[2] The concrete blocks used for its foundation and the adjacent silo, which are part of this historic nomination, were locally produced in a Danish-influenced industry. This two-story heavy-timber structure utilized mortise and tenon construction for the animal stalls and supports for the hay loft. The barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b Leah D. Rogers. "Hans J. Jorgensen Barn". National Park Service. Retrieved August 17, 2016. with photos