Farmhouse Tour – Outbuildings

Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm Inc

www.ruralheritagefarm.org

Outbuildings

The original chicken house was restored by Historical Preservationist Contractor Jeff Smith to reflect its original appearance with a cedar shake shingle roof and board and batten construction.  It is currently used for storage.

The barn is thought to have been built before the house (between 1910 and 1913) and was originally painted red.  It is in active use for the cattle and livestock raising operation on the Farm.  The barn was recently restored by Historical Preservationist Contractor Shane McKinley.

The meeting pavilion was built to provide shelter for attendees at events and tours at the Farm.