Historic barns recognized with proclamation

Staff Reports

The historic value of Carson Valley barns and other agricultural structures was recognized with a proclamation at the Aug. 7 meeting of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.

A reception was held later at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center where plaques were presented to the 28 barn owners that chose to participate in the Carson Valley Historic Barn program. Refreshments were supplied by Harrah's/Harveys Casino.

Sponsors of the program are Douglas County Historical Society, Western Nevada Resource Conservation & Development Council, Natural Resource Conservation Service and the U.S. Forest Service.

Barns in Carson Valley Historic Barn program. Names are listed as they appear on the plaques:

Christy Barn

William & Fred Stodieck Barn

Galeppi Land & Livestock

Settelmeyer Ranch Barns

Mack Land & Cattle Co.

Kawcak Barn

Lundergreen Barn

Rahbeck Barn

Corley Ranch

Thunderbird Ranch Barns

Brunelle Barn

Hussman Family Barn

Cochran Barn

Henningsen Barn

Herbig Ranch

Laura Springs Ranch

Anderson Family Barn

Groenendyke Barn

Adams Barn

Maverick Barn

Faye Canyon Ranch

Scossa Barn

Holden Barn

Comstock Seed

Van Sickle Station

Neddenriep Ranch

Trimmer Barn Ranch No. 1

Jubilee Ranch Barn