Hans J. Jorgensen Barn

United States historic place
Hans J. Jorgensen Barn
41°37′55″N 95°04′25″W / 41.63194°N 95.07361°W / 41.63194; -95.07361
AreaLess than one acre
Built1908
Built byHans J. Jorgensen
MPSEthnic Historic Settlement of Shelby and Audubon Counties MPS
NRHP reference No.91001452[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 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

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Leah D. Rogers. "Hans J. Jorgensen Barn". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-08-17. with photos
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