Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – The Barn

Visited on: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Cost: Free
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
National Treasure: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

The first thing you’re likely to see when you visit the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is the massive limestone barn. Originally part of the Springhill Farm in Stockton Ranch in the 1800s, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is now part of the national park system.

Informational sign titled "Prairie for the People," describing the history and importance of Tallgrass Prairie in Kansas, the role of Stephen F. Jones in 1878, and conservation efforts to restore it.
A stone barn with a wooden silo beside it on a sunny day, with an old rusted farm implement in the foreground on a grassy field.
Information sign titled "Little Barn on the Prairie," detailing the history of a large limestone barn built by Stephen F. Jones in Kansas. The sign is next to a stone structure and features text and a black-and-white illustration.
A large, historic barn with multiple gabled roofs and ramps leading to its upper entrances, situated on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. A small information plaque stands in front of the barn.
An old agricultural machine with a rusted metal frame stands beside an informational plaque inside a rustic stone and wood building.
An antique black horse-drawn carriage with red wheels is displayed on a wooden floor, accompanied by an informational sign on a stand.
A framed informational sign titled "Early Transportation" details the history and use of horse-drawn carriages before the advent of automobiles, featuring specific companies and developments.
A rustic barn interior with a green wagon in the foreground. The scene includes a wooden support beam and various farm equipment, all dimly lit by overhead lighting.
Informational sign on Tallgrass Prairie detailing "Curious Outbuildings" of Stephen F. Jones' ranch, featuring text about historical construction methods and an illustration of a chicken.
A stone building with a grass-covered roof and three white doors is shown beside an old, rusty gas pump. The sky is clear and blue.
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