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- Since 2013 -

INDIANA BARN FOUNDATION

Preserving Indiana's Heritage, One Barn at a Time

What We Do

Old barns form an important part of the rural American landscape and represent a link to our agricultural heritage. For generations, barns were symbols of family pride, hard work, and success in farming. Not only do barns serve to feed the land through agriculture and livestock care, they also provide symbolic landmarks in our otherwise flat midwestern landscape.

Historically, barns were integral pieces of the post-and-beam architectural style which combines strength with beauty - a combination which is disappearing due to modern barn construction techniques and materials. To preserve this piece of history in America, we must take action now to save these iconic barns before they disappear forever.

Mission - Vision

MISSION: Indiana Barn Foundation supports the preservation of historic Indiana barns.

VISION: The vision of the Indiana Barn Foundation is to raise the awareness of threatened Indiana barns, to increase public and private support of preservation. To encourage the stewardship of historic barns, and to attain signiﬁcant ﬁnancial resources to achieve these goals.

Get Involved

Get involved and help preserve Indiana's historic barns! Joining the organization will give you access to incredible resources and engaging activities.

Show your support by making a donation; it can be in honor of someone special who has an admiration for these timeless structures, or as a memorial gift remembering them.

Additionally, consider contributing to the Mauri Williamson Legacy Endowment – helping keep this legacy alive for generations of Hoosiers.

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News from the Indiana Barn Foundation

Mar 8

130 Year-old Round Barn Damaged by Storm

The future is unclear for a community landmark in Hancock County. An iconic red barn near McCordsville was badly damaged in Monday's...

Mar 7

John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation

Do you own or have a deep appreciation for historic farms? Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau are welcoming nominations for the...

Mar 4

Has Your Farm Been in the Family for 100 Years?

Each year the Indiana State Department of Agriculture awards Indiana family farms with the Hoosier Homestead Award in honor of their...

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Our Valued Business Members

We recognize the contributions of our business members and thank them for their support. For a complete list and a locator map of business members click the button below.

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