National and State Register

Milne Farm

Weld County

The Milne Farm is an historic agricultural complex that encompasses a farmhouse, agricultural buildings, and irrigated fields.  The Edwardian Vernacular style two-story red brick farmhouse was built in 1892 by James Grant Milne, a Scottish emigrant.

A picture of a house with red brick, cross gabled roof and white extension on the left with leafless trees on either side.

Milne Farm 

Milne raised sheep and sugar beets.  He became a leader in irrigation activities, was instrumental in the construction of the Boyd Lateral from the Larimer and Weld Ditch, and was considered a leader in civic and business affairs of the community.  The property is associated with the Historic Farms and Ranches of Weld County Multiple Property Submission.