Holtkamp Round Barn
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The Holtkamp Round Barn is an historical structure located near Salem
in rural Henry County, Iowa
. It was built in 1918 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1986. The building is a true round barn
that measures 50 feet (15.2 m) around. It is constructed of clay tile and features an aerator, and a two-pitch roof.
Salem, Iowa
Salem is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 464 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Salem is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
in rural Henry County, Iowa
Henry County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,145 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,280 housing units, of which 7,666 were occupied.-2000 census:...
. It was built in 1918 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
since 1986. The building is a true round barn
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 1880–1920 represent the height of round barn construction. Round barn...
that measures 50 feet (15.2 m) around. It is constructed of clay tile and features an aerator, and a two-pitch roof.