Built in 1914. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. 8 historic topographic surveys show this location, the earliest from 1904.
“Young Round Barn is a historic round barn at Greene in Chenango County, New York built in 1914.”
Wikipedia article Young Round Barn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 47 National Register listings published here for Chenango County · listed in 1984 · category: Building · built in 1914.
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 60 fires within 5 miles of Young Round Barn between 1992 and 2020, burning about 99 acres in total. 6 started naturally. 8 were 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 |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 29 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 9 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 8 |
| Natural | 6 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 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 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 31 August 1995 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | New York Forest Rangers | not named |
| 15 August 2001 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | New York Forest Rangers | not named |
| 3 July 2010 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 3 July 2010 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 19 June 2007 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 8 May 2005 | Natural | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 8 May 2005 | Natural | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Young Round Barn: 3 producers, 2 past producers. 3 still produce. What was taken out: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & B Builders Supply S & G Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Hales Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Hales Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Inghram Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Inghram Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Greene, the town this property stands in, in 56 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 29 thunderstorm wind, 15 hail, 8 flash flood, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2006 | Flood | Greene | $2,000,000 | no account filed |
| September 2011 | Flood | Greene | $500,000 | A moderate to major flood occurred on the Chenango river at Greene, NY. The river crested at 21.09 feet at 10:15 AM on September 8, 2011. There was extensive flooding in the town and village of Greene, and surrounding areas. |
| June 2011 | Flash Flood | Greene | $100,000 | Heavy rain caused significant flash flooding in several areas of the county. In Greene, there were many reports of roads flooding, and flooding of homes in the Village of Greene, with evacuations of homes along Birdsall Creek. Multiple reports were received of streams flooding roads in Coventry. In Bainbridge, parts of downtown were flooded, and water over roads caused damage to infrastructure. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $100,000 | The same storm that produced wind damage in northern Broome county moved across the southern tier of Chenango county and remained severe. Numerous large trees and power lines were downed in the town of Greene just after 100 pm. A spotter also reported wind gusts close to 55 mph. The storm continued east and blew aluminum siding off two buildings just outside of Greene and forced the closure of Route 12 due to downed trees in Brisben. In Coventry, a large tree was blown onto a house causing minor structural damage. In Oxford township, numerous trees were felled, one heavily damaging a parked vehicle. Finally, in Mount Upton in the southeastern portion of the county, Route 8 was closed as many trees were toppled onto the roadway. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $65,000 | The same severe storm that produced large hail and damaging winds in Cortland county developed into a short line of severe thunderstorms upon entering Chenango county. The storms produced widespread wind damage as they ripped through southern Chenango county. The storms first affected Greene and areas just to the north. Numerous trees were downed in these localities. The storms then continued rapidly eastward and inflicted more damage from South Oxford to Bainbridge. Many trees, some with diameters as large as two feet, were blown down along this path. |
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $25,000 | Numerous trees and powerlines blown down with some crashing into houses. A state of emergency was declared by city officials. |
| November 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $25,000 | An embedded thunderstorm within a squall line of heavy rain and strong wind gusts ripped through southwestern sections of the county. Significant structural damage was incurred in the town of Greene. Several large trees and utility poles were toppled by wind gusts estimated at close to 70 mph. Some of these trees landed on nearby trailers and houses; causing siding and roof damage. Another set of trailers had their windows blown out by the force of the winds and flying debris. Pieces of lumber (2' x 6') were driven into the ground in the yards of some of these trailers. |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $15,000 | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines on County Route 3A. |
| November 2006 | Flash Flood | Greene | $10,000 | Numerous roads flooded. Water 2 feet deep on some roads. |
| November 2006 | Flash Flood | Greene | $10,000 | Roads flooded throughout the county. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees mostly in the southern half of the county. |
| August 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees. |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $8,000 | no account filed |
| April 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | Greene | $5,000 | There was bridge flooding south of Greene. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | Trees were blown down. |
| September 2011 | Flash Flood | Greene | $5,000 | Major flash flooding occurred in and around Brisben. |
| August 2009 | Flash Flood | Greene | $5,000 | The intersection of State Route 12 and Route 206 was impacted by flood waters. Other streets were reported to be flooded as well. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | A roof was torn off a double wide trailer. Two other trailer homes were shifted off their foundations. |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | Trees and wires downed. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | no account filed |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | no account filed |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $3,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires near Slater Road and Route 12. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $3,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires, blocking the roadway. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $3,000 | Many trees and power lines were blown down in the town of Greene, on county route 32 and county 2. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $3,000 | Trees and wires were blown down. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $2,500 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires. |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $2,000 | Large limbs blocking roads in Greene, Oxford, and Bainbridge. |
| August 2009 | Flash Flood | Greene | $1,000 | Several roads were closed due to flooding. |
| December 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | $1,000 | Several trees were knocked down. |
| March 2008 | Flash Flood | Greene | - | Flooding along Route 41 washed out the road. |
| March 2007 | Flood | Greene | - | Minor flooding occurred on the Chenango River at Greene from the evening hours of March 15th to the morning of the 16th. The river at Greene crested at 13.3 feet which is .3 feet over the flood stage of 13 feet. Over an inch of rain combining with snowmelt caused the minor flooding. |
| November 2006 | Flood | Greene | - | Heavy rain caused the Chenango River at Greene to exceed its 13 ft. flood stage. The river crested at 15.46 ft. with minor flooding observed. |
| April 2004 | Hail | Greene | - | 0.88 inch hail. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | - | Few trees down just east of Greene along Route 206. |
| May 2000 | Hail | Greene | - | Minor street flooding was also reported with the hail from heavy rain. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | - | Tree down on Route 9. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | - | Thunderstorm winds brought down numerous trees in Greene. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| July 2012 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| July 2010 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| May 2009 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| August 2008 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| May 2007 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| August 2007 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| November 2005 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
| March 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greene | - | no account filed |
| June 1996 | Hail | Greene | - | no account filed |
United States Geological Survey topographic sheets whose coverage includes this point. Matched by taking the coordinate the National Park Service records for this property, then testing that coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bates Round Barn | 0.7 miles | 1984 |
| Chenango Canal Prism, Towpath and Lock 106 | 2.8 miles | 2020 | |
 | Clinton-Rosekrans Law Building | 3.1 miles | 1979 |
 | Greene Historic District | 3.1 miles | 1982 |
 | Smithville Valley Grange No. 1397 | 7.2 miles | 1998 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 84002072 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Chenango County | All 47 listed properties in this county. |
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