James Greer McQuilkin Round Barn
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The James Greer McQuilkin Round Barn is located near Eagle Center in rural Benton 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 60 feet (18.29m) around. The barn is constructed of clay tile and features a hay dormer on the north side. The structure does not have a cupola
, but has a silo
that rises from the center. A new metal roof was added in 1998.
Benton County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 26,076 in the county, with a population density of . There were 11,095 housing units, of which 10,302 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 that measures 60 feet (18.29m) around. The barn is constructed of clay tile and features a hay dormer on the north side. The structure does not have a cupola
Cupola
In architecture, a cupola is a small, most-often dome-like, structure on top of a building. Often used to provide a lookout or to admit light and air, it usually crowns a larger roof or dome....
, but has a silo
Silo
A silo is a structure for storing bulk materials.Silo may also refer to:* Silo , a 3D modeling software* Silo , a defunct chain of retail electronics stores* SILO , used in Linux...
that rises from the center. A new metal roof was added in 1998.