Elijah Filley Stone Barn

The Elijah Filley Stone Barn is a historic barn in Filley, Nebraska. It was built in 1874 with limestone quarried by Ammi Filley for his son, Elijah, and his daughter-in-law, Emily.[2] Elijah Filley became an accomplished farmer, and he served as a member of the Nebraska House of Representatives from 1880 to 1881, and as a member of the Nebraska Senate from 1882 to 1883.[2] The barn has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 11, 1977.[1]

Elijah Filley Stone Barn
The barn in 2013
Elijah Filley Stone Barn is located in Nebraska
Elijah Filley Stone Barn
Elijah Filley Stone Barn is located in the United States
Elijah Filley Stone Barn
Nearest cityFilley, Nebraska
Coordinates40°15′47″N 96°32′25″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1874 (1874)
NRHP reference No.77000830[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 1977

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. D. Murphy (April 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Filley, Elijah, Stone Barn". National Park Service. Retrieved April 11, 2019. With accompanying seven photos from 1975
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