I spent the night with a family friend in the middle of nowhere, Indiana. Their barn was built by the Amish, with an additional area built by the former owner. The contrast between Amish built and not Amish built was striking.
Did you approach at all and take a peek through the doors? My curiosity would have gotten the best of me. I can imagine the dappled light would be beautiful inside. A photographer's delight!
I read a Grace Livingston Hill romance novel set in the depression era, and our heroine has a family to support. Dad is gone, mom is ill and weak, kids are younger, and she rents an abandoned barn and fixes it up a little bit inside for them to live in
Then she gets a job working for the guy who owns the barn, falls in love with the son, comes and since work meant to really spiff it up nice
I wish I could tell you but I travel the back roads of America almost daily so its hard to remember exactly where many of my pics were taken. My best guess is eastern and above I 70
Im sure it does but Im sorry, I dont like to give exact coordinates to protect these finds. I take all my pics with my phone. I hope you have a great day
Im not making up a lie as I didnt look to see where I took the Pic. I gave them my best guess. I dont appreciate being falsely accused of making up things. Good day to you
truthful as to the reason why using forgetfulness as an excuse.
This isn't really accurate though. He can honestly NOT remember where it was, while also not volunteering to go put of their way for other reasons (that he later specified when hounded). Both things can be true.
"Yeah, I don't really remember where I was." "But can't you find out?" "Yes, but I'm not going to find an exact location for (insert reason)."
Both things can be true, it's the constant questioning from you that makes it appear differently than the context the original statements were in
Idk bro, I don’t often analyze internet strangers statements so critically
I don’t really care why or why not homie doesn’t say where a barn in Indiana is (I’m from Indiana, I’m curious but it’s not ruining my day not to know)
OP knows exactly where it is, because they ignored all the no trespassing signs. It’s the Lee Fuller barn outside of Maxwell, Indiana in Hancock County.
There are Amish communities in Switzerland County, Indiana which is about as far south in SE Indiana as you can get. They build many beautiful wooden barns and also metal barns, but I don’t recall a block, concrete or stone barn that was Amish built.
(A popular video game series, Forza Horizon, has so called barn finds as a game mechanic. You get hints and have to search remote locations for barns. Eventually, you will find abandoned oldtimers in it, such as a Mercedes 300 SL)
Did you happen to notice any old foundations (house) in the area? By the door type, I'm picturing a couple horses pulling a carriage into that barn and/or work horses.
The barn was built in 1911 by Lee Fuller for his farm. He held annual masked parties there throughout the years. Apparently, his house on the property burned down. The current owner had it appraised last year and meetings are held there on occasion. It is a delight to the town and held in high esteem. The county held barn tours, too. The top of the arch above the barn door has his name and year built.
Massive height, all brick, with lintels and a huge arched opening. Looks more like some kind of engine house for train maintenance than the typical hay barn.
Microsoft Copilot:
Could you tell me where this photo was taken from?
Based on the image and the context surrounding it, this photo appears to be of the Lee Fuller barn, located outside of Maxwell in Hancock County, Indiana. Several commenters on the Reddit thread where this image was shared identified it as a stone dairy barn built in 1911, known for its distinctive architecture and historical significance. The barn has been appraised recently and is occasionally used for meetings and community events.
If you end up back there again, how about getting some pics of the inside? If you don't want to actually go inside, totally understandable; just hold your phone/camera up to that open doorway and any open windows you can reach and see what you can get. :-)
How far from the road is it?
Its back about 80 to 100 yards
Hmm, is the not sed often? To me it does not feel like it is deep in the woods.
You're not wrong; that's not that deep in the woods. From the title I was imagining something inaccessible by road
Exactly.
Lol, At my age, its way back there
but op is a centipede.. this is pretty far back there
I mean, if it's on a really rural road, I'd consider that "deep in the woods".
80-100 yards is “deep in the woods”??
Amish built I'd guess.
Lol, Probably since its still standing
Yup. They build some very nice barns.
I spent the night with a family friend in the middle of nowhere, Indiana. Their barn was built by the Amish, with an additional area built by the former owner. The contrast between Amish built and not Amish built was striking.
Too bad the Amish don't have a website to find more info
They might have some geocities pages.
They do and just have some non-amish people run it. Like this: https://www.yoderlumberandpallets.com/
Gotta go with the Mennonites if you want Anabaptists with an online presence.
Hitching up the buggy
Churning lots of butter
Raise a barn on Monday
Soon I'll raise another!
Even the roof looks decent
It’s made of concrete/brick. Built in 1911.
i live in Amish country, and i've never seen them build in stone like this, especially with the arched doorway and height.
Gorgeous barn!
The potential!!
Put a basketball court in there - Indiana native
I thought so too! Absolutely loved it!
Did you approach at all and take a peek through the doors? My curiosity would have gotten the best of me. I can imagine the dappled light would be beautiful inside. A photographer's delight!
looks like Bat Central Station to me, I wouldn't go in there without PPE gear, histoplasmosis is no joke.
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That’s wild
I love the front door, don't see that style very often.
Amazing barn.
That's one helluva barn! Beautiful architecture
https://preview.redd.it/lkxg55smj66g1.jpeg?width=2109&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=550d5b59475cd1d6cc8be275a7aaf9f710951ad2
A closer look
Looks like one I see all the time in greenfield
pretty doors
I read a Grace Livingston Hill romance novel set in the depression era, and our heroine has a family to support. Dad is gone, mom is ill and weak, kids are younger, and she rents an abandoned barn and fixes it up a little bit inside for them to live in
Then she gets a job working for the guy who owns the barn, falls in love with the son, comes and since work meant to really spiff it up nice
What does your last paragraph mean?
The plot of the novel—the barn gets converted into a lovely home.
The plot of the novel—the barn gets converted into a lovely home. Falls in love with the son—there was gibberish from talk-to-text before
That's why I don't use it - too many typos to correct, how's that saving time?
What is the name of the book?
lists “The Enchanted Barn” (1917)
The enchanted barn https://share.google/n4YxWVTLlk1rV0qrS
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/574131.The_Enchanted_Barn
Where in Indiana ?
I wish I could tell you but I travel the back roads of America almost daily so its hard to remember exactly where many of my pics were taken. My best guess is eastern and above I 70
You just earned a follower.
Thats great! Thanks 😊
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Im sure it does but Im sorry, I dont like to give exact coordinates to protect these finds. I take all my pics with my phone. I hope you have a great day
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Im not making up a lie as I didnt look to see where I took the Pic. I gave them my best guess. I dont appreciate being falsely accused of making up things. Good day to you
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Go eat something. You’re grumpy
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This isn't really accurate though. He can honestly NOT remember where it was, while also not volunteering to go put of their way for other reasons (that he later specified when hounded). Both things can be true.
"Yeah, I don't really remember where I was." "But can't you find out?" "Yes, but I'm not going to find an exact location for (insert reason)."
Both things can be true, it's the constant questioning from you that makes it appear differently than the context the original statements were in
Idk bro, I don’t often analyze internet strangers statements so critically
I don’t really care why or why not homie doesn’t say where a barn in Indiana is (I’m from Indiana, I’m curious but it’s not ruining my day not to know)
Try to just let it go I guess
OP knows exactly where it is, because they ignored all the no trespassing signs. It’s the Lee Fuller barn outside of Maxwell, Indiana in Hancock County.
If it is actually Amish built it would be northern Indiana.
There are Amish communities in Switzerland County, Indiana which is about as far south in SE Indiana as you can get. They build many beautiful wooden barns and also metal barns, but I don’t recall a block, concrete or stone barn that was Amish built.
Hancock, Indiana. It's an old stone dairy barn built in 1911 from what I've seen online.
Greenfield
https://preview.redd.it/pvo1qyhh2a6g1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5940a75f9b49ec9d622cf4e5296d091fd421f99d
Just outside of Greenfield
It's deep in the woods. Depending on what road you take
hancock county, 300 north, between SR 9 and Mt. Comfort Rd. South side of the road.
Looks to be made of quarried stone blocks. That may be why it looks so solid.
Look how well built that is! I would stay away because you just know there are tunnels underneath it leading to a secret government facility.
Hawkins lab?
WOW looks like it is still in good shape
Amazingly so!
Does it have a 300 SL in it?
Hmmm, probably showing my age here but I have no idea what that means
(A popular video game series, Forza Horizon, has so called barn finds as a game mechanic. You get hints and have to search remote locations for barns. Eventually, you will find abandoned oldtimers in it, such as a Mercedes 300 SL)
Thanks
This barn is too nice. There's probably a 1988 Honda Prelude without seats, an Accord dash somehow, and four mismatched entire wheels.
Tis a fine barn, but sure 'tis no pool, English.
Doheth!
Did you happen to notice any old foundations (house) in the area? By the door type, I'm picturing a couple horses pulling a carriage into that barn and/or work horses.
The barn was built in 1911 by Lee Fuller for his farm. He held annual masked parties there throughout the years. Apparently, his house on the property burned down. The current owner had it appraised last year and meetings are held there on occasion. It is a delight to the town and held in high esteem. The county held barn tours, too. The top of the arch above the barn door has his name and year built.
Man that’s a cool barn.
Massive height, all brick, with lintels and a huge arched opening. Looks more like some kind of engine house for train maintenance than the typical hay barn.
I agree... it's an odd design for a barn
We have alot of abandoned things like this in Indiana!!!
Wow. Looks amazing as it is. 🤩
why just show the outside? didn't you go look inside?
been finding stuff like this in indiana its so cool seeing stuff still standing sometimes in decent condition
looks like the ExMortis house 😨
Microsoft Copilot:
Could you tell me where this photo was taken from?
Based on the image and the context surrounding it, this photo appears to be of the Lee Fuller barn, located outside of Maxwell in Hancock County, Indiana. Several commenters on the Reddit thread where this image was shared identified it as a stone dairy barn built in 1911, known for its distinctive architecture and historical significance. The barn has been appraised recently and is occasionally used for meetings and community events.
Wow, it still looks pretty solid
39.827418, -85.788723 in case anyone's wondering.
Well, why are you teasing us? Show us the inside!
That area is developing quickly, hopefully someone has plans to save it. Very cool.
I would do dirty, unspeakable things to own and restore that property.
That's a beautiful building.
I know this barn well, I pass by this virtually every day. nice barn inside and out
What part of Indiana?
It’s beautiful, I love the unusual design
Possibly too toxic to put animals back in.
Spooky looking! Witch’s vibes🧙♀️
i'd throw a rave there so quick
It has that quiet, forgotten energy that makes you wonder who worked there last.
It looks more like an old church than a barn to me
Tell my wife to bury me in Stull
Damn, stone barn? Thats gorgeous 🤩
Is it near fields? Why would there be a barn in the woods?
No electricity, no running water, no septic
$2500 a month, utilities not included and you need to provide a paystub proving you make 3x that to qualify
Ancient stone barn is massive w.
What area of Indiana? This is a great shot.
Do you have photos of the inside? This barn looks great!
Gorgeous. Good find.
If it's not at least a little haunted I'd be very disappointed.
Someone’s granny knows it’s back there!
If you end up back there again, how about getting some pics of the inside? If you don't want to actually go inside, totally understandable; just hold your phone/camera up to that open doorway and any open windows you can reach and see what you can get. :-)
That is absolutely beautiful.
Love it. Great location for a video/photography with creepy scary atmosphere.
Incredible
That is stunningly beautiful.
This is not abandoned. It has owners with reuse plans for it and there is chatter all over the Indiana Barn Foundation's facebook page about it.
here are some cool architectural records related to it: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/collection/HABldSrvDrw/id/714
Thank you
I took this pic about 10 or so years ago. It is a beauty. Im happy to hear someone plans on saving it
It almost looks like a church- it's the type of building I've always dreamed of turning into a house!