Beckmann Barn

The Beckmann Barn on a spring day

NPS Photo / Jack Burton

Quick Facts

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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site

In 1915, Emil Beckmann used the money he earned from his successful cotton crop to build a new barn. Today it is used as it was historically—a place to store supplies and a space to work the animals. The tool room and tack room within the barn display common farm items of the era that may differ greatly from our modern devices. There is also space from milking the Jersey cows. The milk was used not only for drinking but also in the creation of butter or cheese.

Remember, the livestock here are working animals and do not like to be touched. Please give them plenty of space.