Heritage Farm Program - Part 7 of 7

          A  Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States that has been officially recognized by a state documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more. Sesquicentennial Farms (150 years) and Bicentennial Farms (200 years) are also recognized.

          During the Kentucky Bicentennial (1992) Kentucky started a “Heritage Farm Program” that recognized historic farms and ranches. The Kentucky legislature passed a law in 1980, revised July 15, 1982, titled “Kentucky Register of Heritage Farms” (Ky. Rev. Stat. 171.388)  stating that to qualify a farm must comprise at least 40 acres, shall have been owned by the same family at least 100 years, be an active farm, and contain a structure more than 50 years old.  Farms are certified by the Kentucky Heritage Council, in conjunction with the State Preservation Office. An official certificate is issued and signed by the Governor and various officials.

          Ohio County is blessed with two Sesquicentennial Farms and five Centennial Farms.  The following information is “as of” the year  2000 and taken from a book titled: Kentucky’s Historic Farms: 200 years Of Kentucky Agriculture, Turner Publishing, Inc. Paducah, published 1994, 1996, and 2000.  Authors were Clark Ph.D., Thomas; Beatty, Durwood W; Jarratt, C. Ardell; Amos, Christine; Hudson, Karen E.

OHIO COUNTY CENTENNIAL FARMS  

          7. W. T. STEVENS FARM:  The W. T. Stevens Farm, located in Beaver dam, Kentucky, is owned by Lester Stevens.

          The farm was originally purchased on October 7, 1889 by W. T. Stevens, grandfather. Hubert Stevens, uncle, inherited the farm on June 18, 1945. On October 13, 1950 Clarence Stevens, father, inherited the farm. Vera Stevens, mother, inherited the farm on March 8, 1952.  On December 22, 1964 Lester inherited the farm.

          The original purchase included 57 acres. Of the original purchase all 57 acres are presently retained. The farm now consists of those 57 acres with 45 acres being actively farmed. They raise corn, beans and hay.

Heritage Farm Program - Part 6 of 7

           A  Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States that has been officially recognized by a state documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more. Sesquicentennial Farms (150 years) and Bicentennial Farms (200 years) are also recognized.

          During the Kentucky Bicentennial (1992) Kentucky started a “Heritage Farm Program” that recognized historic farms and ranches. The Kentucky legislature passed a law in 1980, revised July 15, 1982, titled “Kentucky Register of Heritage Farms” (Ky. Rev. Stat. 171.388)  stating that to qualify a farm must comprise at least 40 acres, shall have been owned by the same family at least 100 years, be an active farm, and contain a structure more than 50 years old.  Farms are certified by the Kentucky Heritage Council, in conjunction with the State Preservation Office. An official certificate is issued and signed by the Governor and various officials.

          Ohio County is blessed with two Sesquicentennial Farms and five Centennial Farms.  The following information is “as of” the year  2000 and taken from a book titled: Kentucky’s Historic Farms: 200 years Of Kentucky Agriculture, Turner Publishing, Inc. Paducah, published 1994, 1996, and 2000.  Authors were Clark Ph.D., Thomas; Beatty, Durwood W; Jarratt, C. Ardell; Amos, Christine; Hudson, Karen E.

OHIO COUNTY CENTENNIAL FARMS 

          6. IGLEHEART FARMS:  The Igleheart Farms, located in Centertown, Kentucky, is owned by Rexford and Margaret Ann Igleheart. The farm was originally purchased on March 20, 1865 by William B. Igleheart, great-grandfather. David B. Igleheart, great-uncle, purchased the farm on August 1901.  In 1965 the farm was inherited by George Igleheart, cousin. Rex and Margaret purchased the farm on June 4, 1965.

          The original purchase included 70 or 71 ½ acres. Of the original purchase all of the the acreage is presently retained. The farm now consists of approximately 1,400 acres and all is actively farmed. They raise corn, soybeans, tobacco and hay.

Heritage Farm Program - Part 5 of 7

          A  Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States that has been officially recognized by a state documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more. Sesquicentennial Farms (150 years) and Bicentennial Farms (200 years) are also recognized.

          During the Kentucky Bicentennial (1992) Kentucky started a “Heritage Farm Program” that recognized historic farms and ranches. The Kentucky legislature passed a law in 1980, revised July 15, 1982, titled “Kentucky Register of Heritage Farms” (Ky. Rev. Stat. 171.388)  stating that to qualify a farm must comprise at least 40 acres, shall have been owned by the same family at least 100 years, be an active farm, and contain a structure more than 50 years old.  Farms are certified by the Kentucky Heritage Council, in conjunction with the State Preservation Office. An official certificate is issued and signed by the Governor and various officials.

          Ohio County is blessed with two Sesquicentennial Farms and five Centennial Farms.  The following information is “as of” the year  2000 and taken from a book titled: Kentucky’s Historic Farms: 200 years Of Kentucky Agriculture, Turner Publishing, Inc. Paducah, published 1994, 1996, and 2000.  Authors were Clark Ph.D., Thomas; Beatty, Durwood W; Jarratt, C. Ardell; Amos, Christine; Hudson, Karen E.

                           OHIO COUNTY CENTENNIAL FARMS 

 

          5. IRENE COFFMAN BISHOP FARM: The Irene Coffman Bishop Farm is located near Centertown, Kentucky.

          The farm was originally purchased July 24, 1888, by William F. Coffman, grandfather.  Sallie M. Coffman, grandmother, also acquired interest in the farm July 24, 1888. Irene Coffman Bishop, mother, acquired the farm October 17, 1940, and Jerry C. Bishop, the present owner, acquired the farm December 22, 1974.

          The original purchase contained 150 acres.  There are 72 acres still retained of the 150 acres. The farm at present contains 72 acres with 28 acres being actively farmed. The farm’s major crops include corn and soybeans.

Heritage Farm Program - Part 4 of 7

           A  Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States that has been officially recognized by a state documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more. Sesquicentennial Farms (150 years) and Bicentennial Farms (200 years) are also recognized.

          During the Kentucky Bicentennial (1992) Kentucky started a “Heritage Farm Program” that recognized historic farms and ranches. The Kentucky legislature passed a law in 1980, revised July 15, 1982, titled “Kentucky Register of Heritage Farms” (Ky. Rev. Stat. 171.388)  stating that to qualify a farm must comprise at least 40 acres, shall have been owned by the same family at least 100 years, be an active farm, and contain a structure more than 50 years old.  Farms are certified by the Kentucky Heritage Council, in conjunction with the State Preservation Office. An official certificate is issued and signed by the Governor and various officials.

          Ohio County is blessed with two Sesquicentennial Farms and five Centennial Farms.  The following information is “as of” the year  2000 and taken from a book titled: Kentucky’s Historic Farms: 200 years Of Kentucky Agriculture, Turner Publishing, Inc. Paducah, published 1994, 1996, and 2000.  Authors were Clark Ph.D., Thomas; Beatty, Durwood W; Jarratt, C. Ardell; Amos, Christine; Hudson, Karen E.

OHIO COUNTY CENTENNIAL FARMS 

          4. BENNETT FARM:  The Bennett Farm, located in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, is owned by Alva C. and Dorothy P. Bennett.  The farm was originally purchased on November 13, 1890 by Thomas W. Bennett, grandfather. E. A. and Elizabeth Bennett, parents, became owners of the farm on January 21, 1962.  Alva C. and Dorothy P. obtained the farm on January 2, 1967.

          The original purchase included 53 acres. Of the original purchase 46 acres are presently retained. The farm now consists of 107.7 acres with all acreage being actively farmed. They raise tobacco, forage crops and beef cattle.

          Thomas W. Bennett and his wife Mary Jane Calloway (Molly) Bennett purchased and moved to the original 53 acres in early winter 1890. They moved here from the Beda-No Creek area of Ohio County. They celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary and lived to be 96 and 92 years of age, respectfully.

          He taught school and farmed for a few years. His wife (Molly) too was very much a part of the farm operation. Together they produced diary, poultry, and produce products as well as conventional crops (tobacco, corn, etc.). She marketed many of the livestock and vegetable products at a mining camp (Taylor Mines) located about 4 miles west.

          The farm was operated in partnership for many years by T. W. and E. A. Bennett, the latter also working off the farm as a miner.

          The present operator (Alva) has operated the farm since 1962 on a part-time basis having also taught vocational agriculture in the Ohio County school system until 1989.

Heritage Farm Program - Part 3 of 7

           A  Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States that has been officially recognized by a state documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more. Sesquicentennial Farms (150 years) and Bicentennial Farms (200 years) are also recognized.

          During the Kentucky Bicentennial (1992) Kentucky started a “Heritage Farm Program” that recognized historic farms and ranches. The Kentucky legislature passed a law in 1980, revised July 15, 1982, titled “Kentucky Register of Heritage Farms” (Ky. Rev. Stat. 171.388)  stating that to qualify a farm must comprise at least 40 acres, shall have been owned by the same family at least 100 years, be an active farm, and contain a structure more than 50 years old.  Farms are certified by the Kentucky Heritage Council, in conjunction with the State Preservation Office. An official certificate is issued and signed by the Governor and various officials.

          Ohio County is blessed with two Sesquicentennial Farms and five Centennial Farms.  The following information is “as of” the year  2000 and taken from a book titled: Kentucky’s Historic Farms: 200 years Of Kentucky Agriculture, Turner Publishing, Inc. Paducah, published 1994, 1996, and 2000.  Authors were Clark Ph.D., Thomas; Beatty, Durwood W; Jarratt, C. Ardell; Amos, Christine; Hudson, Karen E.

OHIO COUNTY CENTENNIAL FARMS 

          3. VOLNEY AND RUTH BARNES FARM: The Volney and Ruth Barnes Farm, located in Centertown, Kentucky, is owned by Jerry C. and Zexia Barnes Bishop along with Lyman and Joyce Barnes.  The farm was originally purchased in 1883 and 1884 by Elijah S. Barnes, grandfather.  Volney and Ruth Barnes, parents, became owners of the farm in 1917.  In 1981 the present owners obtained the farm.

          The original purchase included 214 acres, all of which are presently retained.  The farm now consists of these 214 acres with 94 acres being actively farmed.  They raise corn, soybeans and tobacco.

Heritage Farm Program - Part 2 of 7

          A  Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States that has been officially recognized by a state documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more. Sesquicentennial Farms (150 years) and Bicentennial Farms (200 years) are also recognized.

          During the Kentucky Bicentennial (1992) Kentucky started a “Heritage Farm Program” that recognized historic farms and ranches. The Kentucky legislature passed a law in 1980, revised July 15, 1982, titled “Kentucky Register of Heritage Farms” (Ky. Rev. Stat. 171.388)  stating that to qualify a farm must comprise at least 40 acres, shall have been owned by the same family at least 100 years, be an active farm, and contain a structure more than 50 years old.  Farms are certified by the Kentucky Heritage Council, in conjunction with the State Preservation Office. An official certificate is issued and signed by the Governor and various officials.

          Ohio County is blessed with two Sesquicentennial Farms and five Centennial Farms.  The following information is “as of” the year  2000 and taken from a book titled: Kentucky’s Historic Farms: 200 years Of Kentucky Agriculture, Turner Publishing, Inc. Paducah, published 1994, 1996, and 2000.  Authors were Clark Ph.D., Thomas; Beatty, Durwood W; Jarratt, C. Ardell; Amos, Christine; Hudson, Karen E.

OHIO COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL FARMS

        2.  WILLOW SPRINGS FARM: The Willow Springs farm, located at Hartford, Kentucky, is owned by Bruce and Alison Patton.

          The farm was originally purchased on November 13, 1830 by Charles S. Simmons, great-great-great-uncle. Cephas and Cynthia Simmons, great-great-great-grandparents, obtained the farm on October 28, 1835. On May 5, 1836 Dr. A. R. Rowan and America Simmons Rowan, great-great-grandparents, became owners of the farm. John Butler and Martha Rowan, great-grandparents, obtained the farm on December 10, 1866.  On August 30, 1915 Ansel Patton and Lizzie Rowan Patton, grandparents, owned the farm. Billie Rowan Patton, uncle, became the owner on March 15, 1985. On April 29, 1988 Paul and Carolyn Patton, parents together with Jesse Patton Tanner and Regina Bed, aunts, obtained the farm.  Pal Bruce and Susan Alison Patton became the owners of the farm on July 22, 1988.

          The original purchase included 415 acres. Of the original purchase 58 acres are presently retained. The farm now consists of these 58 acres with 12 aces being actively farmed. They raise burley and dark tobacco along with hay.

Heritage Farm Program - Part 1 of 7

                   A  Centennial Farm is a farm or ranch in the United States that has been officially recognized by a state documenting the farm has been continuously owned by a single family for 100 years or more. Sesquicentennial Farms (150 years) and Bicentennial Farms (200 years) are also recognized.

          During the Kentucky Bicentennial (1992) Kentucky started a “Heritage Farm Program” that recognized historic farms and ranches. The Kentucky legislature passed a law in 1980, revised July 15, 1982, titled “Kentucky Register of Heritage Farms” (Ky. Rev. Stat. 171.388)  stating that to qualify a farm must comprise at least 40 acres, shall have been owned by the same family at least 100 years, be an active farm, and contain a structure more than 50 years old.  Farms are certified by the Kentucky Heritage Council, in conjunction with the State Preservation Office. An official certificate is issued and signed by the Governor and various officials.

          Ohio County is blessed with two Sesquicentennial Farms and five Centennial Farms.  The following information is “as of” the year  2000 and taken from a book titled: Kentucky’s Historic Farms: 200 years Of Kentucky Agriculture, Turner Publishing, Inc. Paducah, published 1994, 1996, and 2000.  Authors were Clark Ph.D., Thomas; Beatty, Durwood W; Jarratt, C. Ardell; Amos, Christine; Hudson, Karen E.

OHIO COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL FARMS

         1.  BELL ACRES:  The Bell Acres, located in Centertown, is owned by Mertigene Bell and Betty Jo (Bell) Nall.

          The farm was originally purchased in 1833 by Jared Tichenor, great-great-great-grandfather. Ann (Tichenor) and Collier Tichenor, great-great-grandparents, obtained the farm on April 18, 1853. On February 19, 1885 James A. Tichenor, great-great-uncle, became owner of the farm. Mary Caroline (Tichenor) Bell and Marion Worth bell, grandfather and grandmother, bought the farm in 1906.  Silas Noel Bell and Elizabeth (Kittinger) Bell, parents, owned the farm as of December 17, 1917. In October 1985 Mertigene and Betty Jo became owners of the farm.

          The original purchase included 100+ acres.  Of the original purchase 76 acres are presently retained.  The farm now consists of these 76 acres with 35 acres (21 acres CRP program) being actively farmed. They raise corn, wheat and beans.

          Our great-great-great-great-grandfather Daniel Tichenor of Morris County, New Jersey, sold his plantation there in 1796. He then bought 2,500 acres in Kentucky from John Howell. The land was situated in the point between Rough Creek and Green River.  He and his family came to Nelson County, Kentucky.  When he came to view the 2,500 acres in the point he stated, ‘it was wild country fit only for wild animals and Indians to hunt in.’  He resided in Nelson County until his death.

          The original house was two large rooms made of log.  Later this was enclosed and six rooms added.  The house has been torn down.  The barn and a corn crib are still functional.  The original is made of hand-hewn logs put together with wooden pegs.  There is also a barrel made from a hollow sycamore log.”