Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
“The Erza McKenzie Round Barn is a historic building located near Hazleton in rural Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1922 by Erza McKenzie for a dairy barn.”
Wikipedia article Erza McKenzie Round Barn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 20 National Register listings published here for Buchanan County · listed in 1986 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 14 fires within 5 miles of Erza McKenzie Round Barn between 2006 and 2018, burning about 253 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 6 |
| Debris and open burning | 4 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 9 April 2009 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 6 April 2015 | Debris and open burning | 50 acres | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 3 April 2015 | Debris and open burning | 5.0 acres | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 20 April 2015 | Debris and open burning | 18 acres | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 22 March 2017 | Smoking | 5.0 acres | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 22 March 2017 | Smoking | under an acre | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 18 March 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Iowa Department of Natural Resources | not named |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Erza McKenzie Round Barn: 3 past producers, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Hazleton Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Mishler Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Oelwein Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Hazleton, the town this property stands in, in 49 storm reports between 1997 and 2025: 28 thunderstorm wind, 13 hail, 4 flash flood, 3 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Tornado (F1) | Hazleton | $1,500,000 | A second tornado touched down 4 miles southwest of Hazelton with a continuous path for 8 miles to a point 4 miles southeast of Hazelton. At it's maximum, it produced F1 damage with a path width of about 1000 feet. This includes damage to major power lines and a couple of farms. This was the strongest tornado in Buchanan County. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Hazleton | $1,000,000 | Trained spotter reported at same time |
| May 2003 | Hail | Hazleton | $100,000 | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | $60,000 | In Stanley, Iowa |
| May 2000 | Tornado (F0) | Hazleton | $50,000 | The fourth and last tornado, which was part of a family which includes the F1 event south of Hazelton, touched down 8 miles east southeast of Hazelton to 4 miles south southeast of Aurora. It was rated an F0 with a path length of 5 1/2 miles and width of about 1/8 mile. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | $5,000 | Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph ripped a 20 foot by 20 foot section of roof shingles off of Sportsman's Restaurant about 1 mile north of Hazleton, IA around 457 pm June 23. |
| July 2003 | Heavy Rain | Hazleton | $2,000 | Streams & ditches overflowing |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | The COOP Observer reported that a nine inch tree downed by thunderstorm winds four miles west of Stanley. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A COOP Observer reported that a large tree snapped in in half at a cemetery near 105th St and Keokuk AVE. The time of the event was estimated using radar. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A COOP Observer recorded a 61 knot gust that lasted for at least 5 minutes. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Two 10 inch diameter trees downed. The time of the event was estimated using radar. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A COOP Observer reported 4 inch tree limb fell on a house with numerous smaller limbs down. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | The Emergency Manager reported that trees are down in town. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A COOP Observer reported that four trees that were 8 to 12 inches in diameter were snapped off. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Emergency management relayed a wind report. |
| July 2021 | Tornado (EF0) | Hazleton | - | Brief tornado touchdown in Buchanan County, which crossed into Fayette County at 17:44 LST, and then into Oelwein. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | The Emergency Manager reported blown over corn damage mainly along and east of Highway 150. The time of the event was estimated using radar. |
| July 2021 | Hail | Hazleton | - | The COOP observer near Stanley reported dime to penny sized hail. |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Very strong winds reported. |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Two large trees blown down with power lines damaged. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A trained spotter reported that an empty corn dryer was blown over and a pine tree was broken off about half way up. No other visible damage was noted on the property. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A COOP observer reported three 1 to 2 inch tree limbs were broken off. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Winds were estimated at 50 to 60 mph. |
| May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A report was received of a 20 inch diameter limb on wires just south of 3rd and Benton in Hazleton. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Hazleton | - | Otter creek was flowing over roadways and water was rising where cows were standing in fields. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A COOP observer estimated winds of 60 mph. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A COOP observer reported 60 mph winds near Hazelton. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A trained spotter measured 2 six inch diameter limbs down. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | A trained spotter reported a metal barn door severely damaged and torn off 2 miles northeast of Hazelton. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Wind gusts estimated to be 60 to 70 mph were observed about 2.5 miles west southwest of Stanley, IA at 1222 am CDT September 3. |
| July 2009 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Hail the size of a ping pong ball fell in Hazelton, IA around 710 pm July 24. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph snapped a grove of large pine trees in half in the Hazelton, IA area around 715 pm July 24. |
| July 2009 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Hail at least quarter-sized fell just southeast of Hazelton, IA around 730 pm July 24. Some area crops appeared to have sustained some hail damage. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down 2 trees in Hazleton, IA around 515 pm June 23. Numerous tree limbs were also blown down. |
| May 2008 | Flash Flood | Hazleton | - | Heavy rains of 3 to 8 inches resulted in some flooded country roads and significant flooding of agricultural fields in the vicinity of Stanley, IA. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Penny-sized hail fell in Hazleton, IA around 7:37 pm. |
| May 2008 | Flash Flood | Hazleton | - | Heavy rain resulted in a rapid rise on Buffalo Creek during the early morning of May 30. The river level rose about 4 feet and is out of its banks. Flooding is also occurring on the Little Maquoketa River and Highway D22 is closed due to the flooding. |
| August 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down several tree branches and bent some corn fields about 2 miles northwest of Hazelton, IA at 555 pm August 14. Some pea-sized hail was also observed. |
| August 2008 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Nickel-sized hail fell 2 miles northwest of Hazelton, IA at 555 pm August 14. |
| August 2008 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Nickel-sized hail fell 1 mile north of Hazelton, IA at 600 pm August 14. |
| May 2001 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Quarter sized hail stripped trees of leaves and covered the ground to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. |
| June 2001 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Golfball sized hail reported by law enforcement. |
| April 2000 | Hail | Hazleton | - | Nickel-sized hail reported by law enforcement. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | Three foot diameter trees reported snapped at base. |
| September 2020 | Hail | Hazleton | - | no account filed |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | no account filed |
| May 2016 | Hail | Hazleton | - | no account filed |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hazleton | - | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Flash Flood | Hazleton | - | no account filed |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mathias C. and Eva B. Crowell Fuhrman Farm | 6.5 miles | 1998 |
 | Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church | 6.8 miles | 2017 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 86001419 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Buchanan County | All 20 listed properties in this county. |
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