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Sparre Barn
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National Register of Historic Places

Sparre Barn

On the National Register since 198046 years
Round BarnListed 1980Nowthen

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Sparre Barn

Sparre Barn, at 20071 Nowthen Blvd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1980. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Round Barn, as it does for 1 other Minnesota listings.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 16 MB · National Archives↗
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20071 Nowthen Blvd., Nowthen

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Questions about Sparre Barn

Is Sparre Barn on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1980 (Register number 80001935).

Is Sparre Barn a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oliver H. Kelley Homestead, 6.1 miles away.

Can you visit Sparre 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 Sparre Barn?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 93201332 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.