Starke Round Barn 3.15

Measuring 130 feet in diameter and three stories in height, the structure is constructed with balloon framing and heavy timber supports. The Starke Round Barn is the state's largest and one of the largest in the nation. This extraordinary barn was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in April 1972.

The Starke Brothers: Conrad, Ernest, William and Chris, who came to Nebraska from Milwaukee, Wis., built the Starke Barn in 1902-1903. The top level of the structure was used for hay storage, the main level of the barn was for machinery storage, and grain bins were eventually added around the silo. The lower level was used for livestock -- the southern half for cows and the northern half for horses.

The Starke Round Barn holds numerous special events throughout the year. The barn is also available for non-alcoholic private events. Onsite catering is available for groups large and small. Call (402) 746-4165 or email Liz Rasser (starkeroundbarn@gmail.com) for availability, menus and pricing.

The Starke Round Barn is a stop on the Trail of Treasures flea market and garage sale event, held the first weekend of October each year. Vendors can contact Liz Rasser (402) 746-4165 for booth availability and pricing with proceeds to benefit future barn events.

Floriani Red Flint Corn and Cornmeal now available from the Starke Round Barn, visit our website for more information at www.StarkeRoundBarn.com