Bank barns are a familiar sight across Ohio’s countryside — built into a hillside, with two levels that can be reached from the ground. This smart design came to America with settlers from Germany, Switzerland, and England in the 1700s. The idea was simple but effective: livestock stayed on the lower level, while hay and grain were stored above, keeping everything close and protected from weather. A Bank Barn in Fairfield County, Ohio In Ohio, especially in places like Fairfi