This “bank barn” was originally built in 1878, however it was destroyed by fire in 1987. A new replica barn was built by volunteers in it's place.

In both versions of the barn, the lower level contains animals and stalls, while the upper level was reserved for grain bins, straw and hay. In addition, various shoots helped convey corn and grains to the lower level for feeding the animals. The crop hanging up in the barn is the cash crop of tobacco.

At Carriage Hill, a wide variety of animals are represented to portray a typical farm of the 1880s. However, what most visitors do not know, is that all of the breeds represented are actual heritage breeds that existed during that span of time. In some cases, the exact type and number of animals are represented. All of the animals at Carriage Hill would be classified as heritage breeds. Due to modern processes and needs some of these breeds can no longer be found. As indicated in the displays, hogs like Poland Chinas, known for their high amount of fat, are no longer practical in today’s market. Merino sheep, at one time the most popular breed in America, is no longer practical for shearing, due to the high number of wrinkles is possesses. Other breeds that can be found are Plymouth Rock chickens, Jersey cows, and Percheron draft horses. All of these breeds help portray an accurate portrayal of 19th century animals.