William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse

Coordinates: 41°26′45″N 94°05′24″W / 41.44583°N 94.09000°W / 41.44583; -94.09000
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William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse
William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse is located in Iowa
William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse
William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse is located in the United States
William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse
Location1840 137th Lane
Nearest cityEarlham, Iowa
Coordinates41°26′45″N 94°05′24″W / 41.44583°N 94.09000°W / 41.44583; -94.09000
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1860 (Milkhouse/ Smokehouse)
1876 (Barn)
NRHP reference No.09000621[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 20, 2009

The William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse are historic buildings located on a farm southwest of

haymow with forebay on the upper level. It was built into the side of a south facing hill, and the forebay extends 8 feet (2.4 m) on the south side.[2] The buildings and the connecting stone walkway were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Sara Tessmer. "William and Mary (Messersmith) Seerley Barn and Milkhouse-Smokehouse". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-07-27.