Plagmann Round Barn
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The Plagmann Round Barn is an historical structure located near Conroy
in rural Iowa County, Iowa
. It was built in 1912 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1986. The building is a true round barn
that measures 100 feet (30.5 m) around. It is constructed of clay tile and features an aerator, a two-pitch roof and a 16 foot (4.9 m) central silo
.
Conroy, Iowa
Conroy is an unincorporated community in central Iowa County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads southeast of the city of Marengo, the county seat of Iowa County. Its elevation is 879 feet . Although Conroy is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of 52220,...
in rural Iowa County, Iowa
Iowa County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,355 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,258 housing units, of which 6,677 were occupied.-2000 census:...
. It was built in 1912 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 100 feet (30.5 m) around. It is constructed of clay tile and features an aerator, a two-pitch roof and a 16 foot (4.9 m) central 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...
.