The Barns
The Meyers Farmstead Historic District, designated to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021, is situated in the southeast corner of the park.
The farmstead structures preserved in Pleasant Grove Heritage Park reflect the agricultural history of Lisbon and Iowa, showcasing the various technological upgrades and repairs made over the decades.
The Banked Barn
The large gabled barn or “banked barn” is a Pennsylvania-type barn and was built around 1872, reflecting the Lisbon area’s Pennsylvania Dutch and German agricultural heritage. This barn would have housed hay, machinery, livestock, and feed bunks.
Following a tornado in 1908, the barn’s basement was remodeled to include a modern dairy with an area for milk tanks. The dairy was operational until about 1968.
The Silo
The silo, repaired after the 1908 tornado, was used to store silage or grass feed for dairy cows.
The Hay Barn
The hay barn was constructed in 1908 to replace a cattle barn that was destroyed by the tornado, with materials salvaged from the wreckage.
The Corn Crib/Hog House
The combination corn crib/hog house is an uncommon survivor of this type of outbuilding and reflects the hog-feeding operation on this farm.
This structure, featuring a basement level for hogs and an upper level for corn storage, is one of only two known to still be standing in Linn County.
