A Homestead with a Story
This 1870-1880’s restored farmhouse, settled in hills north of Atchison, KS, awaits you. Surrounded by forested groves and farm acreage in all directions, a stay at The Farmhouse offers farmland views, comfortable accommodation, and relaxation. Step back into America’s past in this antique home.
Independence Creek titled by Lewis and Clark, borders the Neumann Farms North and East boundaries. The “Kansaw” native people’s settlement can be found just down the creek from the farm.
July 4th 1804 an entry from journalist: Meriwether Lewis Source: Codex E 1805 American Philosophical Society
… one of the most beautiful Plains, I ever Saw, open & beautiful diversified with hills & valleys all presenting themselves to the river covered with grass and a few scattering trees a handsome Creek meandering through… at the place the Kansas Indians formerly lived…
Originally owned by the Myers Family circa 1870’s. The Myers family cemetery lies a bit north of the property line. It is a registered cemetery, so we respect its history and honor the family. Indeed early American history west of the Mississippi, proven in this land where early European settlers built home and made a real go.
Present day owned by the Neumann Family second generation. Currently an active working farm.