Heritage and history highlighted in Piatt barn tour

John Leischner's barn is more than a place where a pony makes its home, it's a building that has been in the family for generations.

Leischner's father inherited the barn at 2038 N. 500 East, DeLand, from his uncle. Now the barn is under the care of Leischner and his siblings.

The family barn will be shared with the public during the 12th annual Piatt County Museum Barn Tour on Friday through Sunday.

What began as a one-day excursion to barns scattered throughout the county has developed into an award-winning three-day festival highlighting one township in Piatt County annually.

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