Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
“Ron George Round Barn is a round barn northeast of the U.S. village of Romeoville, Illinois. It was originally constructed for Frank Eaton c. 1912-13 in Bolingbrook, Illinois.”
Wikipedia article Ron George Round Barn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 38 National Register listings published here for Will County · listed in 1982 · 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 7 fires within 5 miles of Ron George Round Barn in 2020, burning about 4 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 | 3 |
| Debris and open burning | 2 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2020 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 20-0002215 |
| 3 August 2020 | Smoking | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 20-0001661 |
| 5 May 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 20-0000919 |
| 5 May 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 20-0000918 |
| 13 April 2020 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 20-0000723 |
| 9 November 2020 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 20-0002593 |
| 1 October 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Illinois Division of Forestry Resources | 20-0002295 |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 19 workings within 5 miles of Ron George Round Barn: 9 past producers, 6 plants, 3 producers, 1 occurrence. 9 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Sulfur. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Facility) Union 76 Chicago Refinery | Sulfur | Plant | ||
| Lemont Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Lockport Pit/Yard 15 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Patterson Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Plainfield Plant & Mine | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Plant | ||
| Yackley Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Avery No. 2 Pit & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Plant | ||
| Avery No. 3 Pit & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Barbers Corners Plant | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Plant | ||
| Barbers Corners Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Romeoville, the town this property stands in, in 60 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 28 hail, 25 thunderstorm wind, 5 flood, 2 flash flood. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | Flash Flood | Romeoville | $1,000,000 | Significant flooding was reported around parts of northern Will County, namely in the vicinities of Joliet, Romeoville, and Plainfield. In Joliet, Caton Farm Rd was closed at Joe Adler Dr, and IL Rt. 53 was closed at a viaduct south of Caton Farm Rd due to flooding. A car was reported stranded in floodwater near Center St north of I-80 in Joliet. In Crest Hill, street flooding was reported at IL Rt. 53 and Theodore St. Standing water was reported at IL-126 and County Line Rd in Plainfield. An estimated 250 structures were flooded in this area amounting to around $1 million in flood damages. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | $250,000 | An NWS Storm Survey confirmed scattered straight-line wind damage across Romeoville consistent with 70 to 90 mph winds. Large tree limbs were blown down and an evergreen tree was snapped at its base along Marquette Drive and Enterprise Drive. A large metal street light was broken at its base and leaning on power lines near Romeo Road and Route 53. Multiple trees were blown down west of Route 53 partially blocking Belmont Drive. Power lines were down at Romeo Road and Macon Avenue. A tree was blown down blocking Homer Avenue. Portions of Route 53 were closed due to power lines down across the road north of Normantown Road. Minor roof damage occurred across the area. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | $10,000 | Part of the roof of an auto parts store was blown off near Romeo Road and Route 53. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | $10,000 | Utility poles and power lines were blown down near 135th Street. Part of a roof was also reported blown off in the same area. |
| March 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | $3,000 | Large tree limbs blown down onto a house. |
| April 2017 | Hail | Romeoville | $1,000 | Screens on a home were shredded and there was also damage to the siding of a home. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | $1,000 | Several tree limbs, a few approximately 5 inches in diameter, were blown down. Several parts of fences were also blown down, near the intersection of Naperville Drive and Honeytree Drive. |
| September 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | $1,000 | Tree limbs 6 to 8 inches in diameter and power lines were blown down near Belmont Drive and 135th Street. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Roofing material was pulled off of a strip mall near IL-53 and Romeo Rd in Romeoville. A gas station canopy was also damaged and tilting nearby. Tree damage in the area extended from Romeoville High School north to Normantown Rd. |
| February 2024 | Hail | Romeoville | - | A photo shared via broadcast media showed golf ball sized hail in northern Romeoville. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A large tree limb was blown down near Arlington Drive and Kingston Drive. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A portion of IL-53 in Romeoville was closed due to branches and power lines down. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A 12 to 14 foot tall pine tree was blown down in Romeoville. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Large tree limbs were blown down. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A large tree limb was blown down. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Multiple large tree limbs were blown down onto roads. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Romeoville. |
| June 2011 | Flood | Romeoville | - | Heavy rain caused 4 to 8 inches of standing water on Route 53, approximately a third of a mile north of Taylor Road. The National Weather Service in Romeoville measured a storm total rainfall of 5.29 inches. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Winds gusts were estimated to 60 mph near the intersection of Normantown Road and Hudson Avenue. |
| January 2008 | Flood | Romeoville | - | Six to eight inches of standing water was reported on Route 53 near Lewis University. |
| July 2007 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Penny size hail reported at Veterans Parkway and Rogers Road. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A gust to 61 mph was measured at the National Weather Service Office. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A gust to 60 mph was measured at 135th and Macon. |
| March 2007 | Flood | Romeoville | - | Up to six inches of standing water in the right lane southbound on Route 53 just north of Renwick Road. |
| March 2007 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Penny size hail was reported at the National Weather Service office in Romeoville. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Measured gust to 67 mph at the National Weather Service office. |
| August 2007 | Flood | Romeoville | - | Flood waters reported over curbs. |
| August 2007 | Flood | Romeoville | - | Six to eight inches of standing water on Alexander just north of Route 53. |
| April 2006 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Nickel size hail was reported at Belmont and Murphy Streets. |
| October 2006 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Penny to Nickel size hail covering the ground. |
| October 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A five inch diameter tree limb was blown down at Hudson and Geneva. |
| October 2006 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Quarter size hail reported at Interstate 55 and Weber Road. |
| March 2005 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Hail was reported to be covering the ground in Romeoville, 1709-1714 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported at the National Weather Service office, 1712-1717 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in Romeoville at intersection of Weber and Renwick Rds, 1718-1723 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported in Romeoville, 1728-1733 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in Romeoville, 1729-1734 CST |
| March 2005 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Golf ball sized hail was reported at the intersection of Renwick Rd. and Weber Rd, 1859-1904 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported at the National Weather Sevice office, 1912-1917 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported in Romeoville by Emergency Management, 1910-1915 CST. |
| April 2004 | Flash Flood | Romeoville | - | Street flooding reported in many areas in Romeoville. |
| May 2004 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Reported at the intersection of Interstate 55 and Normantown Road. |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Power lines were blown down. |
| May 2004 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Hail covered the ground at the intersection of Murphy and Nipper Roads. |
| July 2004 | Hail | Romeoville | - | The hail was observed Interstate 55 and Budler Rd. |
| August 2003 | Hail | Romeoville | - | Quarter size hail was reported at Airport and Weber Roads and at Weber and 135th Street. |
| September 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | Winds gusted to 60 mph at the NWS office in Romeoville. Tree limbs were downed in Lockport. |
| September 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the Lewis Airport AWOS in Romeoville. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A 70 mph wind gust was reported at the NWS office in Romeoville. Trees and power lines were downed. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | A wind gust to 60 mph was recorded at WSFO Chicago. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| March 2025 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| May 2019 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| July 2017 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| March 2017 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| June 2015 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| October 2006 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| October 2006 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| August 2003 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| April 1995 | Hail | Romeoville | - | no account filed |
| May 1995 | Hail | Romeoville | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Flanders House | 5.3 miles | 1991 |
 | Plainfield Halfway House | 5.4 miles | 1980 |
 | Downtown Plainfield Historic District | 5.5 miles | 2013 |
 | Fitzpatrick House | 5.5 miles | 1984 |
 | Standard Oil Gasoline Station | 5.6 miles | 1984 |
 | Lockport Historic District | 6.6 miles | 1975 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 82000401 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Will County | All 38 listed properties in this county. |
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