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The Hurm Homestead |
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In the 1850's, John Hurm bought 210 acres in South Central Indiana from his father-in-law. Life on this farm was self-sustaining. Through the years, everything the Hurms needed to survive was constructed and operated right on the property - a saw mill, a small coal mine, a grist mill, even a working still during the 1930's! This farm has been passed down through successive generations within the Hurm family and is owned today by the seven children of Adolph Hurm, of which Mary Mullen is the oldest.
The Hurm Homestead was one of several Indiana homesteads honored in a 1980 ceremony at the Indiana State Capital for having been in the same family over 125 years. The original homestead burned down in 1967 and today the property is used as a tree farm and is a certified Indiana forest. Pine, poplar, walnut, and oak trees are farmed and sold for timber. And on any weekend, the new generation of Hurms, no longer tied to life on a farm, can be found at the homestead relaxing, fishing, hiking, and enjoying the company of friends and family.
Below are a few pictures of the homestead. By the way -- if you want to see a sheltie go absolutely crazy, just ask one of mine if they want to "Go to the farm?"!!! |
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This photo was taken around 1995. It shows the old barn that was built in the early 1900's by Mary's grandfather, Frank Hurm. To the right of the barn, sits the grainery which was built around the same time. Both buildings were destroyed in tornadic winds around 1997 |
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Looking across that same pond, today. The old barn is gone and in place of the grainery sits a modern pole barn. In the foreground, are the same persimmon trees that grew when my father was a boy. |
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This Hurm family photo was taken around 1996 and shows three generations of Hurms.
From Left to Right:
Janice Jillson, Pat Hurm, Vanessa Hurm, Adolph Hurm, Don Barfield, Margaret Hurm, Rick Mullen, Mary Mullen, Steve Hurm, Melony Hurm, Daniel Hurm, Luke Jillson, Maggie Hurm, Christopher Hurm, Seth Jillson, Heather Hurm, Rick Jillson, and Beth Hurm .
The cabin in the photo was built by Adolph Hurm in 1968 from scrap 2 by 4's. |
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