Farwell Barn
Also known as Jacobson Barn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Farwell Barn
Farwell Barn, at Horsebarn Hill Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 26, 2001. It was among the first 9 of Mansfield’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its agriculture, architecture and education, at the state level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 42 other Connecticut listings. The listing covers 25 acres.
What it isArchaeological site in Connecticut, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 113 MB · National Archives↗Finding Farwell Barn
Horsebarn Hill Rd., Mansfield
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.
Memories of Farwell Barn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Farwell Barn
Is Farwell Barn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 26, 2001 (Register number 00001649).
Is Farwell Barn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Samuel Huntington Birthplace, 11.8 miles away.
Can you visit Farwell Barn?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Farwell Barn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 113 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132356001 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.