Ryan Round Barn
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About Ryan Round Barn
Ryan Round Barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 31, 1974: the first place in Annawan Township to be listed. Only 135 of Illinois’s 1,939 listings are older. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 13 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ryan Round Barn
6 miles north of Kewanee, in Annawan Township, IL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Ryan Round Barn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ryan Round Barn
Is Ryan Round Barn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 31, 1974 (Register number 74000762).
Is Ryan Round Barn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bishop Hill Historic District, 14.4 miles away.
Can you visit Ryan Round Barn?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Ryan Round Barn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 13 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 28892972 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.