Our mission & founding story.
At The Barn 1880: Historic Venue, our goal is to provide a distinctive location for hosts and their guests to make lasting memories. As a small, family-owned and operated business, we take pride in offering a landmark venue that is renowned for its historic charm, spacious facilities, and inviting grounds – a perfect setting for all of life's special moments.
Our top priority is to deliver outstanding customer service. We are committed to providing a beautiful and adaptable space that can cater to a diverse range of events and gatherings.
The Barn 1880: Historic Venue has a fascinating backstory, once belonging to Sarah Ellen Pound, a prominent farmer in Kosciusko County. In recognition of her remarkable journey from a hired hand to a landowner of over 337 acres of prime real estate, she was featured in a full-page article in the Indianapolis Star newspaper in 1909. Today, Jon and Amanda Scroggs are writing a new chapter in this landmark's history, dedicated to its preservation, restoration, and repurposing. Learn more about Sarah Ellen Pound's story in our BLOG: HER-story: Honoring Sarah Ellen Pound.
So many possibilities.
The Barn 1880 is a century-old two-level bank barn. This 2400-square-foot space is newly renovated and includes modern restrooms, a courtyard patio, a second-story deck, and an outdoor conversation patio.
The Barn 1880: Historic Venue has hosted weddings, birthdays, graduations, bridal showers, baby showers, gender reveals, and holiday parties. Whatever you are celebrating, we’re here for that!
Larger weddings (up to 175) are available from May-October. Smaller weddings (under 100) are available year-round.
The Barn 1880: Historic Venue also hosts community events such as Bands in the Barn, Trivia Night, Halloween in The Barn, and Christmas in The Barn. While weekends are better @thebarn1880, we also offer event space during the weekdays too.
Contact us for a custom quote for your weekday or weekend event.
The Granary & Hay Loft: The upper level offers an exclusive seasonal setting with an outdoor upper-level deck leading to the lower-level conversation patio and courtyard. Couples booking The Granary & Hay Loft for their May-October wedding have exclusive access to this space plus The Milk Parlor plus The Corn Crib plus The Loft Suite. currently offering tours for 2024 & 2025 brides and grooms.
The Milk Parlor: The lower level of The Barn 1880. This space is perfect for smaller receptions and events under 100 seated or under 175 open-house. The Milk Parlor is climate controlled and is available year-round (January-December).
The Loft Suite: Heritage House Farmhouse offers a fully equipped apartment for the bridal party to prepare for wedding ceremonies and available to book overnight..
The Corn Crib: A covered backdrop for outdoor wedding ceremonies, photo shoots, and events.
Save the date.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to see the photo galleries on our social media accounts. We’ll also be posting testimonials and a virtual tour. If you would like to check availability on our calendar and book a tour, contact us through the contact form.
For weddings, please be advised that bookings are only secured once the first installment of a 25% retainer fee with a signed contract is received.
All other events must be paid in full to reserve the date.