J.A. Lindahl & Co.
Washington County
Charles, Anna and Caroline Lindahl immigrated to the United States from Sweden in 1882, and by 1884 were homesteading a piece of land in Washington County near Akron.
Historic image of the Lindahl homestead.
Barn on the J.A. Lindahl & Co. farm.
The property was later passed down to Charles, son John and then to his son Carl who currently owns and works the land. Today 300 acres are pasture land, running a 30 cow/calf operation and 160 acres are dry land farm raising wheat and hay.
The original homestead house.
Several historic buildings are still in place including Anna’s original homestead house, a barn, three chicken houses and a metal shop. A windbreak was planted in 1948 which still provides a valuable service on days when the wind blows.
J.A. Lindahl & Co. interview with BARN Media.