Grimes Octagon Barn
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The Grimes Octagon Barn is an historical structure located near West Union
West Union, Iowa
West Union is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,549 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Fayette County...

 in rural Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,880 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,558 housing units, of which 8,634 were occupied.-2000 census:...

. It was built in 1880 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...

 since 1986. The building is an octagon that measures 65 feet (19.8 m) around. It features red metal siding and a sectional, conical roof..

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