Mail Pouch Barns

Photo 1
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

WV-14 (Palestine Rd.) south of WV-5, in Elizabeth, by about 8.6 miles. The barn is on the right side of the highway headed south. The Mail Pouch sign faces northeast. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 58.21'
Longitude
W -81° 23.43'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Brown
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
Other
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

The barn is visible in the distance from CA-99 and is located southeast of CA-140, in Merced, by about 6.0 miles. The barn is on the left side of the highway. One side (not original). Roof. Previously was one on end, but it was painted over.

Latitude
N 37° 14.14'
Longitude
W -120° 23.40'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* Near King City. One end. black.

Latitude
N/A
Longitude
N/A
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes, Greatly faded
Where to find it

US Rt. 101/CA Rt. 156 south of San Juan Rd. by about 0.6 mile. Southwest of the San Benito Co. line bay about 1.0 mile. The barn is on the right side of the highway headed south. The MP sign faces south. One end. Black. Greatly faded.

Latitude
N 36° 50.82'
Longitude
W -121° 38.15'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Red
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

This Mail Pouch barn is on winery property near the Ontario International Airport. The barn faces on E. Jurupa St. From I-15 exit onto E. Jurupa St. and head west. The barn is approximately 2.0 miles on the right side of the street headed west, just after passing Turner Ave. The MP sign faces south. One end. Red.

Latitude
N 34° 02.91'
Longitude
W -117° 35.12'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
Other
Still Standing
No, Covered over
Where to find it

*GONE* (re-roofed) Along the southwest side of Cabrillo Hwy (CA 1) northwest of the intersection with US 101, in San Luis Obispo, by 2.3 miles. The house is on the left side of the highway headed northwest out of San Luis Obispo. The Mail Pouch sign faced northeast.

Latitude
N 35° 18.74'
Longitude
W -120° 41.30'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes, Faded away
Where to find it

*GONE (Faded away)* IL Rt. 1 north of I-70 by about 1.6 miles. The barn is on the right side of the road headed north. The MP sign on the barn faces north. One end. Black.

Latitude
N 39° 26.58'
Longitude
W -87° 40.91'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
Serves to steady nerves
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

In Oakland on Rt. 133. At the corner of IL Rt. 133 and Oak St. The barn is located on Rutherford Home and compound in Oakland. The barn faces IL Rt. 133 and is between N. Oak St. and N. Pike St. Sign faces south toward IL Rt. 133.

Latitude
N 39° 39.26'
Longitude
W -88° 01.59'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes, Painted over
Where to find it

*GONE* (Remodelled and painted over) Along the northwest sied of US 40 northeast of IL Rt. 130, in Greenup, by 3.5 miles. The barn is on the left side of the highway headed northeast from Grrenup. Two ends. Black backgrounds.

Latitude
N 39° 16.0864'
Longitude
W -88° 05.6233'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Red
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE (fallen)* IL Rt. 1 north of I-70 by about 8.5 miles, on right side headed north, quite a distance out in the field. One end. One side. Greatly faded prior to falling.

Latitude
N 39° 33.12'
Longitude
W -87° 40.94'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Red
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes, Not for long, Greatly faded
Where to find it

On US Rt. 45, south of US Rt. 40, in Effingham by about 12 miles. Barn is on right side while driving south. Sign faces south. One side. Red. Greatly faded.

Latitude
N 38° 56.7164'
Longitude
W -88° 32.4162'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None, Gambrel Roof
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Along the northwest side of IL-37 southwest of the intersection with US-45 by 6.0 miles. The barn was on the right side of IL-37 headed southwest from US-45. The Mail Pouch sign faced northeast. One side. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 58.1833'
Longitude
W -88° 36.2892'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Red
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* In the Altamont area.

Latitude
N/A
Longitude
N/A
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Along the north side of I-70 (US-40) east of the US-51 intersection, in Vandalia, by 4.9 miles. The barn was on the left side of the highway headed east from Vandalia. Mail Pouch sign on the south end of the barn; and, Mail Pouch sign on the est side of the barn. Black backgrounds.

Latitude
N 38° 58.5721'
Longitude
W -89° 00.4733'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes, Not for long, Faded away
Where to find it

*GONE* (faded away - possibly fallen) Along the north side of IL-140 (CR-1250 N) southwest of N 440 St intersection, in Hagarstown, by 2.8 miles. The barn is on the right side of IL-140 headed southwest from Hagarstown. The Mail Pouch sign faced south. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 55.3252'
Longitude
W -89° 12.5542'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
Yes
Where to find it

On Rt. 45 just south of Delrey. Sits back in field. One end. Black. From US Rt. 45/US Rt. 24 merge, just east of Gilman, continue on US Rt. 45 for about 8.0 miles. At about 2.0 miles after the merge, US Rt. 24 breaks off and turns west, while US Rt. 45 continues south. From the split, continue south of US Rt. 45 about 6.0 miles. The barn is on the left while headed south and is sheltered by a grove of trees. Sign faces south and is difficult to see, especially while the trees are in foliage. One end. Black.

Latitude
N 40° 40.04'
Longitude
W -88° 00.98'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (razed and removed) Located along old U.S. Route 50, about 2 miles west of IL Rt. 1 in Lawrenceville. The barn was on the left side as you head west.  Sign faced east. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 43.86'
Longitude
W -87° 43.00'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
2
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* Was on IL Rt. 1, 6.5 miles north of US Rt. 50 in Lawrenceville. The barn was on right side while headed north. In 2006 the barn was destroyed by high winds. A small shed building now occupies the space. Two ends.

Latitude
N 38° 50.01'
Longitude
W -87° 41.03'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (fallen) Along IL Rt. 1 north of the State St. intersection, in Lawrenceville by about 9.0 miles. The barn was on the right side of the highway headed north. The Mail Pouch sign faced west. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 50.5768'
Longitude
W -87 40.9692'
Photo 1
Barn ID
Sides Painted
1
Color
Black
Structure
Barn
Unique Characteristics
None
Still Standing
No
Where to find it

*GONE* (fallen) Along IL Rt. 1 north of the State St. intersection, in Lawrenceville by about 7.4 miles. The barn was on the right side of the highway headed north. The Mail Pouch sign faced west. One end. Black background.

Latitude
N 38° 49.1551'
Longitude
W -87° 40.9946'