Barberton in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Anna Dean Farm
Barn No. 1
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 24, 2019
1. Anna Dean Farm Barn No. 1 Marker
Ohio Columbus Barber began construction of his farm complex in 1909; Barn No. 1 was the first structure. The farm, named for his daughter and son-in-law, ultimately encompassed 3500 acres and 102 structures. It was famous for both the design of its buildings and its scientific agriculture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Barn No. 1 was renovated in 1985 by Yoder Brothers, Inc., for their world headquarters.
Erected 1985 by Yoder Brothers, Inc., G. Ramsey Yoder, Pres.; the Barbeton Historical Society; and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 10-77.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 41° 0.46′ N, 81° 35.621′ W. Marker is in Barberton, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker is on 3rd Street SE just south of Robinson Avenue (County Route 54), on the left when traveling south. It is at the entrance to ManorCare Health Services. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 3rd St SE, Barberton OH 44203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Main Gatehouse of Ohio C. Barber’s Anna Dean Farm (approx.
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More about this marker. Yoder Brothers is now Aris Holticulture, is a flower research and breeding company, still family operated.
Also see . . .
1. Barn No. 1. Barbeton Historical Society website entry:
Includes vintage photographs of the barn. “This is a view of west side of Barn No 1, the first cattle barn, built on the Anna Dean Farm. Completed in 1909, Barn No 1 was quickly dubbed the largest barn in the world by the Akron Beacon Journal.” (Submitted on December 4, 2019.)
2. About Aris Horticulture. This Farm Cares website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 24, 2019
2. Anna Dean Farm Barn No. 1 and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 24, 2019
3. Anna Dean Farm Barn No. 1
The tower was originally one of the barn’s three silos. Its roof was raised some 10 feet during the renovation to add the arched windows.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 24, 2019
4. Anna Dean Farm Barn No. 1
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
