A Home for Champions --- Flat Rock in Henderson County, North Carolina - Barns on Waymarking.com

Many visitors to this barn had little idea that a world-famous writer lived nearby, for they had come here to find out about raising dairy goats. Internationally known for breeding world-record milk producers, Mrs. Sandburg managed a herd of over 200 goats here in the years of 1945-1966.

Imagine how boisterous this barnyard was at feeding and milking time each morning and evening. Perhaps unusual for their time, Lilian and Carl Sandburg were life-long boosters for each other's chosen work. A graduate of the University of Chicago who had taught literature and expression, Lilian recognized Carl's talent for writing and always remained his steadfast supporter.

As his fame grew, Carl made sure that Lilian's expertise in goat genetics shared the limelight with his writing in the many articles published about the Sandburgs. Her success in improving and promoting dairy goats, he often said, was due to "genius, knowledge, and lighted enthusiasms."

Construction: Wood Is this a 'working' barn?: Barnhouse (Barn at the N end, House at the S end) Distinctive Features: This barn has a hay loft Rating - Please Rate this Barn: Other: Not listed Other Distinctive Features: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   03/29/2016 NCDaywalker visited it