Mansonville Round Barn
USA /
Vermont /
North Troy /
World
/ USA
/ Vermont
/ North Troy
World / Canada / Québec / Memphrémagog
place with historical importance, barn, interesting place
This barn was built in 1912 and is the last one in the region, still standing. There are several reasons for a round barn.
They can withstand higher winds ( this one survived a tornado in 1913)
They make better use of space
And in some cultures,round barns were built so evil spirits have no corners to hide in.
They can withstand higher winds ( this one survived a tornado in 1913)
They make better use of space
And in some cultures,round barns were built so evil spirits have no corners to hide in.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 45°3'10"N 72°23'37"W
- Hazen's Notch 25 km
- Lee Farm 77 km
- Ricker Basin community (abandoned) 79 km
- The Rocks 100 km
- Site of the Ely Copper Mine 125 km
- Elizabeth Copper Mine, Smelter & Tailings Site 136 km
- Woodstock, Vermont 158 km
- Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site 173 km
- Poland Spring Golf Course 196 km
- section of abandoned C&O canal, circa 1830 224 km
- Potton 4 km
- Owl's Head Golf Club 6 km
- Owl's Head 8 km
- 1241 River Road 8.7 km
- Big Falls State Park 9 km
- Troy, Vermont 14 km
- Lac Memphremagog 14 km
- Newport Town, Vermont 16 km
- Stanstead (CT) 17 km
- Ogden, Quebec 17 km