In the 1950s, many barns were changed to gas or oil heat for better temperature regulation.

[2] The barn is rectangular with a metal gable roof and a brick foundation.

On the south and east sides, there are metal shed roofs supported by posts.

The barn was divided into five "rooms" or "bents" by wooden tier poles.

SC-594, "Smith Tobacco Barn, 1/4 mile south of Secondary Road 17-34 & 1/2 mile north of Highway 17-155, Dillon, Dillon County, SC", 11 photos, 1 color transparency, 3 data pages, 2 photo caption pages