Ray R. Jones Farmstead, Hay Barn & Stable, 30 feet South of Garage, West Jordan

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The stable was the first building constructed after Ray R. Jones acquired the property. As such, it is the oldest remaining structural representative of the Ray R. Jones farmstead. Description: The shed roof stable and attached hay barn are located south of the garage. The hay barn has vertical plank siding and the stable has horizontal plank siding. The stable has a wide swinging door on its north side, two rectangular window openings on its west side and one on its north side. The hay barn is a gable roof structure which rests on tall rectangular posts which, in tum, rest on concrete supports. The only opening in the hay loft portion of the barn is a large rectangular entrance for hay bales in the north gable end which is overhung by a built-in hay derrick supports.

History: As noted, the stable, constructed ca. was the first building constructed after Ray R. Jones acquired the property. The hay barn was later attached to it on its east side.