Nelson Round Barn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Nelson Round Barn
Nelson Round Barn, at CR J46, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1986. The Register lists it for its agriculture, at the state level. It was listed as part of Iowa Round Barns: The Sixty Year Experiment TR.
What it isRound barn in Iowa, United States of America. 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 · 10 MB · National Archives↗Finding Nelson Round Barn
CR J46, Allerton
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Nelson Round Barn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Nelson Round Barn
Is Nelson Round Barn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1986 (Register number 86003189).
Is Nelson Round Barn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Nelson Round 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 Nelson Round Barn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 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 75338093 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.