Round Barn to Find New Home - from April 2011 issue

           Round Barn to Find New Home
   There is only one round barn left in Howard County and it is south of Greentown, just beyond the township line in Taylor Township and near the community of Guy.  Built in 1909 by Lawrence Armfield, it has been owned by the Armfield and Moyers families.  With the passing of Isaac Moyers, the Moyers family offered the barn to the Greentown Lions Club.  The Lions accepted the barn and intend to relocate it to the Pioneer Village.  As a part of the Pioneer Village it will be enjoyed by visitors to the Howard County 4-H Fair and to others who use the fairgrounds throughout the year.  The Lions state that, “The barn will further our goal of preserving and celebrating our shared local cultural history.”
   As much of the original structure will be used as possible, however, the barn needs some structural and roof renovation.  The best estimate of the cost of moving and renovating the barn exceeds $250,000.  Donations of any amount may be sent to the Greentown Lions Club, P.O. Box 275, Greentown, IN 46936 or taken to any First Farmers Bank & Trust location.  Donations of $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 and higher will be recognized by name.  Messages may be relayed to any committee member, Bryan Kirkpatrick, Jay Freeman, David Eikenberry, Jerry Kendall, Dennis Maple, Steve Winger, Deborah Winger, Kevin Moss, Ferris Petty, Darwin Graham, or Bill Johnson, or by leaving a message at 765-628-3247.