Centennial Farms & Ranches

George L. Akey Farm

Yuma County

The George L. Akey Farm in Wray was originally homesteaded in 1886 by three Akey brothers, George, Frank and Ed and by one sister Mary. Eventually all the family members but George sold their lands. George originally lived in a dugout. In about 1890 he built a one room sod house and then in 1898, a 2 story frame house which is still occupied. Wheat and cattle have always been the main products of the farm which is owned today by Malcom and Doris Akey.