Milton in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dinsmore Barn
— A City of Milton Historic Site —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 2, 2018
1. Dinsmore Barn Marker
Inscription.
Dinsmore Barn. . Circa 1890. This iconic barn was owned by Joe and Patsy Dinsmore who raised cotton, corn, and vegetables on 150 acres during the first half of the last century. Patsy maintained a telephone exchange in their nearby house to supplement their income. Following Joe's death in 1957, the property was subdivided several times. The structure is a traditional square shape with sheds on both sides and an 8-foot center aisle. Three stalls on each side of the aisle were used for livestock. meat curing, and as a corn crib.
Circa 1890. This iconic barn was owned by Joe and Patsy Dinsmore who raised cotton, corn, and vegetables on 150 acres during the first half of the last century. Patsy maintained a telephone exchange in their nearby house to supplement their income. Following Joe's death in 1957, the property was subdivided several times. The structure is a traditional square shape with sheds on both sides and an 8-foot center aisle. Three stalls on each side of the aisle were used for livestock. meat curing, and as a corn crib.
Erected 2018 by the City of Milton, Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 34° 7.515′ N, 84° 18.425′ W. Marker is in Milton, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Redd Road, 0.1 miles east of Brittle Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1865 Redd Road, Alpharetta GA 30004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
