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Jensen Barn

Jensen Barn, 2311 580th Ave, Ringsted (Emmet County) – Three miles East of Ringsted, then turn north onto 580th Ave and go 3/4 mile. The barn is on the west side of 580th Ave. The barn is in Emmet County but across the road from Kossuth County. Directions from Fenton, Iowa: On IA 15 go north. After IA 15 curves west, turn right onto 580th Ave. 

Jens Jensen built this large brick barn near Ringsted in 1936.  He built his 41-foot-tall clay block barn close to the road, making it a local landmark.  Leroy Jensen is the fourth generation to own the barn.  It has a sliding door for putting in hay, and a litter carrier for removing manure.  Now it is used for storage.   (Award of Distinction).


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