Since 1980 our renovated barn and its quiet country surroundings have been used for many occasions including weddings (indoor & outdoor), receptions, high school and family reunions, corporate team building workshops, and community award banquets. 1913 Heartland is a unique and photogenic setting for your event with its solid maple walls accented by massive beams reaching to a thirty foot cathedra
l ceiling and solid oak floor. The real beauty of this venue is the octagonal grand foyer reminiscent of a silo created from wood and glass extending 32 feet skyward. Our guests will be greeted by a double stairway encircling the perimeter of the maple walls concluding at a balcony and entrance to the upper level just below an elegant chandelier descending from the peak of the “silo”. There is also a beautiful outdoor setting complemented by a beautiful gazebo. Our historically restored, air conditioned facility is a magnificent, two level barn built in 1913 with seating up to 300 people including a dance floor for your reception or special event. Event organizers have found that having two levels available for their guests is a very desirable feature and extremely difficult to find. Our spacious upper level, where your special event will be held, has a seating capacity of up to 300 and is the perfect setting for dancing and entertainment. The price of the hall includes both levels and seating is arranged to best accommodate your group size. We are located immediately off interstate 74 West, just 20 minutes from the center of Cincinnati. Please call 812.637.5183 for an appointment to see 1913 Heartland. The barn is rich with history, having been at its present location since 1913. Surprisingly, the barn had a previous life as a covered bridge built in 1878 consisting of a quarter mile span over the Whitewater River at New Trenton, Indiana. According to “historical fact” the 1913 flood brought the entire bridge four miles downstream, knocking everything down in its path and creating quite a thunderous roar. It came to rest on a high spot on Solomon Longneckers’ farm. The bridge floated from Franklin County to Dearborn County, Indiana causing a squabble between the counties over salvage rights. Meanwhile, old Solomon, in all of his wisdom, decided to cut through the red tape and bureaucracy and solve the problem himself. He simply dismantled it piece by piece and moved it to the present location to reshape it into his new barn. You will notice that the superstructure of rearranged beams still bears the original cuts and peg holes of the bridge. It is this moment in time that we have strived to preserve as a monument to the past by allowing the barn-bridge to maintain its dignity and enrich the lives of those who encounter it. With all of its charm and warmth, it will add that timeless feeling to your special occasion and as a bonus, you will experience country charm at charming prices.
