Crawford County – July 15, 2025

Alas, I arrived too late. There is nothing here but a pile of rubble and the ramp leading up to the upper floor.

From looking at Google Maps, it appears this Barn was in good shape as recently as June of 2024.

Wilkinson¹ tells the story of this Barn and its farm, dating back to 1840, including loads and loads of barn cats, girls and boys sliding down the Barn’s ramp, and holding Barn dances on Saturday nights.

At some point, this Barn was merged into another one nearby that was dismantled and added onto the left (south) side of the original Barn.

Another loss.

Where to view and visit: 3536 State Route 598, Crestline, about 1.5 miles north of U.S. 30 (40.83346, -82.78757)

Taken July 15, 2025

1. Wilkinson, C. (2003). Bicentennial Barns of Ohio: A tribute to the barns and their owners. Rosewood Press. ↩︎