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| Strauther Pleak Round Barn |
Strauther Pleak built the round barn in 1911 on an 80 care homestead. It sits in Washington Township, Greensburg, Indiana. It resembles a three-tier cake which is very unique in Round Barns in Indiana. It also features an octagonal silo in the center, a double cupola and horizontal siding. The eighteen-foot diameter silo, lined with brick and concrete, was constructed first, and the barn was erected around it. The final restoration was accomplished after the farm was purchased in 1996 by the Reed family and the help of a great team of people and their foresight. The first goal is to start a learning center for youth to learn the importance of agriculture for the future as well as to maintain a valuable heritage. The Round Barn is open for group activities. Since it opened, it has hosted visitors from Germany, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, England, France and the United States. Programs can be customized to your group needs. Some of the programs available include: History of the Barn Examples of Indiana Crops What does it take to grow crops? Agricultural Equipment-past and present Education of Weather and how it affects crops Educations of how commodities are stored and sold Games for all ages Corn Maze Story Telling To learn more about the Barn or to book a tour call: 800.373.6064 * Certified Group Friendly.
