Pete French Round Barn, Heritage site in Harney County, United States.
The circular structure measures 100 feet in diameter and features 29 peeled juniper poles supporting a conical roof above a stone wall perimeter.
Peter French constructed this barn in the 1880s to train horses for his extensive cattle operation that encompassed 70,000 acres and 45,000 cattle.
The round barn represents the evolution of western ranching practices, combining American construction methods with Mexican vaquero horse training techniques.
Located 50 miles southeast of Burns, Oregon, the site remains open to visitors under the management of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
The interior design includes a circular stone wall enclosing a central stable area with an outer covered track used for exercising horses during winter months.
Location: Harney County
GPS coordinates: 43.13258,-118.64256
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:53
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