Centennial Farms & Ranches

Walter Farm

Sedgwick County

In 1913 August Lueth was granted a homestead patent for 160 acres in Sedgwick County.  Eventually the land eventually passed onto his son Walter and then to his children Beverly, John, Robert and Betty.

Betty married Adam John Walter in 1960, and the couple settled on the homestead and later purchased it.  They grew dryland winter wheat and small grains, but also ran cattle on the farm.  Later an interest in horses lead to raising and training thoroughbred racehorses.  Over the years several buildings have been put in place, including a 1919 barn, 1926 storage shed, 1930s garage and granary and a 1948 ranch house.  The land was worked by Betty and Adam, until he passed away in January of this year.  Adam would be thrilled to see the farm recognized; he was very proud of the land and his family’s accomplishments.