Building Name (Common)

Hickory Ledges Farm

Building Name (Historic)

Anton L.Olson Farm

Address

183 Bahre Corner Road
Canton

Typology

• Chicken Coop
• Tobacco Shed

 

Field Notes

Hickory Ledges Farm. Established in 1913 by Anton L.Olson (current owner's grandfather.) Multiple buildings. Operated by three generations. Tobacco barn, manure shed, ice house, chicken coop,draft horse stables, hayloft, pigs, goats. Currently used for agricultural crops for wholesale and retail sales - hay, vegetables and mums, gourds, pumpkins, cider. Recognized by the CT Dept.of Agriculture. 100 year anniversary being planned. Owner has many historic farm implements and machines. One of Canton's favorite landmarks!