Shriver Farmstead

Shriver Farmstead
Nearest city Virden, Illinois
Coordinates 39°31′20″N 89°48′47″W / 39.52222°N 89.81306°W / 39.52222; -89.81306Coordinates: 39°31′20″N 89°48′47″W / 39.52222°N 89.81306°W / 39.52222; -89.81306
Area 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built 1858 (1858)-1860
Architectural style Italianate
NRHP Reference # 80001387[1]
Added to NRHP September 29, 1980

The Shriver Farmstead is a historic farm located on County Line Road northwest of Virden, Illinois. The farm consists of a historic farmhouse, barn, and smokehouse; it also includes several modern outbuildings and 2 acres (0.81 ha) of land. Owner John Ryan built the farm's original buildings from 1858 to 1860. The farmhouse has an Italianate design which features a front porch supported by square posts, paired brackets below the eaves, pilasters at the corners, and a projecting gable above the entrance. The barn, one of two built for the farm, has a New World Dutch-inspired plan which incorporates elements of several barn styles. Dr. William Shriver purchased the farm in 1890, and his family has owned the property since.[2]

The farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1980.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Corgan, Wesley; Susan M. Seibert (February 14, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Shriver Farmstead" (PDF). Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. Retrieved April 1, 2014.


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