County

[25] Franklin Co, OH

Sides Painted

Color

Black

Structure

Barn

Unique Characteristics

None

Still Standing

Yes

Credits

Photos 1 & 2 by Terry Shreffler.</div

Photos 3 & 4 by unknown.

Photo 5 by unknown (Dec. 10, 2008).

Photo 6 by Don Robinson (May 29, 2009).

Photos 7 & 8 by Jim Perdue (Oct. 3, 2009).

Photo 9 by unknown (Nov. 13, 2009).

Photo 10 Bing Map's bird's eye view (ca. 2010-12).

Photo 11 Google street view (Oct. 2014).

Photo 12 Google street view (Aug. 2021).

Other Information

Terry Shreffler reported that this barn is now owned by the City of Columbus and is part of the 3 Creeks Park.

Terry Shreffler's photograph (Photo 2) indicates that the last painting of this barn was in 1982. The barn is just visible, from the street, to the immediate right of the large building on the left in the Google street view (Photos 11 & 12).

Where to find it

At the Lot Smith farm at 3285 Watkin Rd. From US 33 take Rt 317 (Hamilton rd) north to Winchester Pike - turn left and go approx 1.5 miles to Watkins rd. - turn left and go approx 1.2 miles to barn. (Barn is to the right of a large red barn) One end. Black.

Address

3285 Watkins Rd

City

Columbus

State

Zipcode

43207

Country

USA

Latitude

N 39° 54.16'

Longitude

W -82° 54.49'

lat

39.90268238

lng

-82.90823813