Raccoon Township near Rio Grande in Gallia County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Event Barn

Bob Evans Farms

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 3, 2024

1. Event Barn Marker

Inscription. This barn dates from the early 20th century. It once was a dairy and sheep barn used by students at Rio Grande College to raise livestock and crops in return for tuition. When Bob Evans purchased the farm in 1953, he also used this barn to house dairy cattle and sheep. Today, the barn is not only used for farm events and activities, but it makes a great rental site for meetings, receptions and parties. Contact 800-994-3276 or 740-245-5305 for rental details.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 38° 52.936′ N, 82° 22.064′ W. Marker is near Rio Grande, Ohio, in Gallia County. It is in Raccoon Township. It is on Farmview Road (County Road 71) 0.9 miles north of Adamsville Road (County Road 75), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10854 Farmview Road, Rio Grande OH 45674, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Gallia County Quilt Barn Trail Logo (here, next to this marker); Robert L. “Bob” Evans (here, next to this marker); Central Star Quilt Block (a few steps from this marker); The Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Farm Salutes All Who Serve

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bicentennial Barn (about 600 feet away); Sorghum Cane (about 600 feet away); Sorghum Mill (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rio Grande.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 3, 2024

2. Event Barn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.