Dickinson, Elk, Geary, Greenwood, Harvey Counties

  

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Blazing Star"

Judy & Larry Sorenson, 547 Flag Rd, Hope KS 67451

The barn, dating 1945, graces property that has been in the family dating back to 1909.

The family received the Century Farm Award in 2012.

(Click Here for more information about the barn)

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Kansas Sunflower"

Judy & Larry Sorenson, 547 Flag Rd, Hope KS 67451

This shop on the Sorenson property was originally a chicken house, home to 300 laying hens,

where Judy's mother raised chickens and sold eggs. This building, like most in their day, had

a straw loft that had chicken wire attached to the rafters and then filled with straw, serving as

insulation. Using the building for storage, Larry and Judy removed the straw loft, enduring

dirt and dust, as well as "other things" such as black snake skins. In 2015 Larry decided to

turn this building in to his shop so he could work on his antique tractor restoration projects.

Larry did extensive work on the building, including installing new windows.

This old building getting new life provided a place for Judy to display her new sunflower block.

The "Kansas Sunflower" block was added to the shop August, 2016.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Phenomenon"

Judy & Larry Sorenson, 547 Flag Rd, Hope KS 67451

Artist: Connie Larson

Judy's rest of the story: Each spring and fall, the Ag Heritage Park at Alta Vista, Kansas,

holds a day of fun and activities. We enjoy going to the Park, visiting with friends and

viewing the exhibits, and seeing the antique tractor show. A barn quilt is given away

each event. Each time I buy tickets - each time I do not win. Spring 2017 was no

exception, we bought tickets, went to the tractor show, visited, had a great lunch, and

viewed the exhibits. The block was done in bright colors, and just beautiful - I wanted

to win soooooo bad! This time I WON! The block shares space on the shed at our farm

with another barn quilt as I was bitten by the barn quilt bug several years ago - just

love this block.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Judy's Flag"

Judy & Larry Sorenson, 823 Hwy 4, Hope KS 67451

This building was built in 2010, on property acquired in 2008.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Mariner Star" & "Crown of Thorns"

Lorraine & Rich Geist, 1115 N Cedar, Abilene KS 67410

The Geist home was built in 1888 by J. B. Edwards, a prominent

Abilene merchant, who wrote a detailed history of the cowboy

years in early Abilene. The home has been in the Geist family for 30 years.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Flying Kite"
Nadine Baer, 3629 Trail Road, Wakefield, KS 67487
Artist: Mary Alice Baer
The garage was built in the 1940's on the property owned by the family
since 1962. The Baer Brothers began farming 41 years ago at the
ages of 11, 16 and 18.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Yankee Puzzle"

Cindy Davis, 2251 2900 Avenue, Chapman KS 67431

This building has been the family home for 30 years.

DICKINSON COUNTY: 

Eisenhower Quilt Trail Headquarters 

Quilt block pattern from Ida Stover Eisenhower Collection

Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau & Chamber of Commerce

201 N W Second, Abilene KS 

The Historic Union Pacific was constructed in 1928.  It served as a passenger depot until the 1970’s.  The art deco structure is on the National Register of Historic Places, one of 29 Abilene buildings on the register.   In the late 1980’s, the Union Pacific Railroad leased the building and grounds to the City of Abilene.  The depot was renovated and the Abilene Civic Center was officially dedicated in 1988 as a public use facility.  The building serves as a gathering place for special events and conferences, as well as the home to the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, a state-sanctioned Visitor Information Center, and the Chamber of Commerce.  

EISENHOWER QUILT TRAIL LISTINGS:

"Click Here"

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Double Pinwheel" and "Framed Pinwheel"

Windmill Inn, Tim and Deb Sanders, 1787 Rain Rd, Chapman KS 67431

Artist: Abilene High School Art Class students: Anna Clemente & Hannah Hoehn

The Sander's have owned this farm for 24 years, with the farm being in Deb's family

dating back to 1917.

This building was built in 1917 and used as a garage.

Deb's grandfather kept old discarded tools on the walls and it has the look of a museum.

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 38.5115; Longitude: 97.0113

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Royal Star" - "K-State" - "Coca Cola"

Vicky Chamberlin

2885 Quail Rd, Chapman KS 67431

Chamberlin's have owned this property for 45 years.

The quilt blocks adorn the gate entrance to the Chamberlin Home.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Tulip"

Donna Riffel, 2058 Nail Rd, Enterprise, KS

Artist: Lori Hambright

Riffel's have lived on the property for 26 years.

The native limestone house was built in 1878, in a Swedish

community southeast of Enterprise. A wood construction addition

was built later. The homesteaders built the small basement complete

with a small cooking fireplace with a swing-out iron arm to hold

cookpots, living there as they built the house over head. The house

sets near Deer Creek, which feeds in to the Smoky Hill River.

The original homesteaders had an ice house down by the creek.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Pinwheel"

Joleen Rankin, 2510 Nail Rd, Abilene KS 67410

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Double Windmill"

Lucas Farm, 1561 2100 Avenue, Enterprise KS 67441

Artist: Lynette Lucas

The Family started Lucas Farms in 1977 on 40 acres, building a new home

and doing extensive landscaping, that now flourishes with wildlife and trees.

The barn block is displayed on the pasture gate, as the homestead sits far

from the road.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Ohio Star"

Trudy Barker, 2054 2400 Ave, Chapman KS 67431

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Star Within A Star Variation"

Harlan & Peggy Janke, 1954 Union Road, Chapman KS 67431

Notice 2 x 2 barn blocks displayed on the barn to the right, front.

Chester C. Janke purchased the ground with only a windmill standing in 1929.

Building the farm during the depression, he built a barn with a straw roof.

Chester's dream was to have a dairy farm. With limestone quarried from a hill

near by the farm, it took 3 years to complete the barn in 1945. In 1949 a

tornado ripped through taking off the top and it was rebuilt. Another storm in

1969, a 100 mph straight wind destroyed the hay storage part of the barn and the

barn was rebuilt again. Another barn was built to accommodate a bulk tank and

milking parlor in 1960. At this time Harlan came home from college to go in to

partnership with his father. Chester retired in 1974 and Harlan continued

milking in this barn until 1993.

View from the farmhouse kitchen window!

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Mariner's Compass"

Furbeck Family Farm, 1936 Hawk Rd, Abilene KS 67401

Artist: Amish Woodworking Inc., MN

This farm has been in the family since 1953. The barn, built in 1900,

is made of Cottonwood from the nearby Smoky Hill River area,

and the interior timbers still show original bark.

The barn, originally used for general livestock farming, is being restored

for Morgan horses.

"Night and Day"

"Contemporary Flower"

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Night & Day" & "Contemporary Flower"

Rail Fence Farm, Bob Greenwood and Judi Stevens, 887 Eden Rd, Carlton, KS 67448

Bob has lived on this property all his life, as his family moved to this property in 1928.

The "Night & Day" barn quilt is displayed on a storage shed built in 2000.

The "Contemporary Flower" barn quilt was added to the garage in December, 2017.

The garage is just off the Chisholm Trail, with road markers indicating the Trail went

right through their garden!

GPS Coordinates: 38.7234; -97.2799

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Anna's Stars"

Sweet Creations Bakery, Dawn Melcher, 400 E Trapp St, Herington KS 67449

The Melcher Family transformed the original gas/service station, built in 1956, into Dawns'

working bakery. After Dawn's business had outgrown her in-home business the former

gas station was purchased in 2012. The Bakery operates six days a week, serving pastries,

specialty coffees, home made lunch items and custom cakes for all occasions.

 DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Flag Star"
Mildred Hanson, 1603 N Kuney St., Abilene KS 67410
Artists: Judy & Larry Sorenson
This home, built in the 1950's, has been in the Hanson Family since 1962. The home was
recognized recently by the Abilene Heritage Association. Mildred says she raised
four children in this home and now it is a favorite hang out for grand and great grandchildren.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

Audrey Sheets, 1742 3300 Ave, Chapman KS 67431

This farm has been in the family for 125 years. The barn was built in 1915, one

hundred years ago, to store hay and grain, and also had a milking bay.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Ohio Star"

Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice Office, 11 N Broadway, Herington, KS 67449

Artists:Erica Gensicke, M'Lynn Turnbull, Ryan Kreutzer, &

Cheylynne Jacobs, Abilene High School Art Students

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Red, White & Blue"

Judy & Randy Barton, 948 Flag Rd, Hope KS 67451

Artist: Steve Huff

This building was built 20 years on the farm that has been in the family for

more than 100 years. Steve Huff painted the block as a 2014 Christmas gift for

Randy.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Anniversary Heart"
Ron and Nancy Heller, 2683 Mink Rd, Abilene KS 67410
Artist: Michaela Wederski
Michaela made this barn quilt for her Mother and Step-Father using their combined favorite colors around a pink heart with the letter H in the center as a gift for their wedding anniversary. The quilt is on the porch of the home and best viewed when traveling south on Mink Rd.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Turkey Tracks"

Pretty-Horses, Wayne & Julie Darsow, 1737 2600 Ave, Chapman KS 67431

Artist: Connie Larson

Pretty-Horses B&B Horse Motel offers travelers with horses a comfortable, clean place to stay for the night.
The facility is safe and well maintained, providing comfort for your horses and offering nice rooms for travelers
with a deluxe continental breakfast. The Darsow's have been in Kansas for 11 years and have established
a nice place to care for horses and host their travelers. Please visit www.pretty-horses.com for more information about the family history and the facility amenities.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Missouri Puzzle"

Nancy & Kenny Boyd, 1540 2150th Ave, Enterprise KS 67441

Artist: Kerri Falletti

This barn was constructed in 1999, replacing the barn that was lost in a fire the

previous year. The barn is for equestrian use, where the Boyd's raise Paint and

Quarter horses.

CHAPMAN BARN QUILT TRAIL LISTINGS:

"Click Here"

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Lucile's Gentleman #2"

Munson Angus Farms, 2278 Old U S 40 Hwy, Chapman KS 67431

Artists: Tom & Char Grelk

Located on a stand alone sign across the railroad tracks, facing towards the south, this farm land has agricultural historical significance in Dickinson County. This quilt block named after Deanna Munson's parents identifies the location where the Munson family has farmed for six generations. This land was purchased and farmed for over fifty years by Munson's. Many farm meals have been served in the tree area toward the middle of this land as recent as 2013 before Munson's Prime, the restaurant, located at 426 Goldenbelt Blvd, Junction City, KS, which also features this same quilt block in Geary County. Over 50 years ago, a farm home owned by the Fluker family stood in the the tree area to the south. It accidentally burned down. The middle section of this land was owned for many years by Mr. John Bischoff who was an entrepreneur and inventor of unique farming practices. At one time, he requested Deanna Munson bring him many yards of nylon net from a fabric store for an invention he had designed to separate a unique grass seed that was not normally grown in Kansas with a machine he had invented. Upon his death, his portion of land was purchased by the Munson's. 

GPS Coordinates: 38.978 8889 - 96.966 38

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Kanza Star"

Kanza Cattle & Vineyards, 1853 2700 Ave, Chapman KS 67431

This barn quilt is on the fence line by the long driveway leading to the home of the Hambright Family and their wine grape vineyard and registered Polled Hereford herd of cattle. Lori's family has lived on this property for 20 years, and is 5th & 6th generation in Dickinson Co. They are located approximately 1 1/2 miles from Chapman, north of I-70.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Military Remembrance"

Bob & Linda Roskens, 2478 Quail Rd, Chapman KS 67431

Artist: Joan Taylor

This early 1900's barn was built to be a granary to store crops and is now used for

storage. The three different colors of the barn quilt signify the family members

that have served in the military; Bob, their son, Seth, and Linda's uncle.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Quatrefoil Block"

Ron, Beth & Jon Scripter, 1463 3325 Ave, Abilene KS 67410

The Scripter property has been in the family for 114 years. This machine

shed was built on the property in 1993.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Friendship Star"

Dickinson Co. Rural Water District #1, Talmage KS 67482

Artist: Beth Scripter

The 1900 building was originally built with solid local stone for a retail store.Currently

the building houses the Dickinson County Rural Water District # 1 business.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Morning Star/Kansas State Powercat"

Altwegg Family, 2469 Gulf Rd, Abilene KS 67410

Artist: Amy Hoch Altwegg

The Altwegg Family has lived on this property for 9 years, building this metal building

in 2009.

Amy adds: "We are a family that loves the outdoor life. We wanted to find something to make our shed distinctive and finally after 8 years the inspiration struck. We love K-State and Barn quilts so it seemed a perfect fit."

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Combine Reel"

Kris and Katie Bogart, 1341 S Hwy 15, Abilene KS 67410

Artists: Larry and Judy Sorenson

This machine shed was built in 1970 on property that has been in the family for 70 years.

Katie writes, "My Mom wanted to make me a barn quilt for my birthday in 2014. When

she asked me what style I wanted I told her that there was one in Abilene that was similar

to this one and I liked it because it reminded me of the inside stars of a combine reel.

My Mom had gathered information, paint, material and had taken a class where she made

a small one for her garage. In January 2017 Mom was diagnosed with cancer in her brain

and has undergone a lot over the last few months. In about June Mom contacted our

friends and neighbors, Larry and Judy Sorenson, that have a lot of experience with barn

quilts about wanting to get this done for me. Larry and Judy obtained the supplies from

Mom and took care of the entire thing for her. This quilt is a birthday present from my

Mother, made by friends, for her and for me. And that makes it really special to me.

"Center of Life"

"Sunflower"

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Center of Life," "Sunflower"

Tammy Crosby, 724 E Arnold, Herington KS 67449

Tammy writes, "We are a Christian family of four, who moved in the early

2000's. It is known that during the 1950's the front door was originally located on the

south side of the home facing the street. It is now located on the west side near

the driveway.

DICKINSON COUNTY:

"Sunny Sunflower"

Artist: Daughter Jennifer Rohrer

Jackie Meuli, 467 Flag Rd, Hope KS 67451

The farm has been in the Meuli family since John and Ellen Meuli settled in 1935, moving

from Brownsville, Texas. The Meuli's raised four children on this farm, and in 2003 the

youngest son, Steve and his wife Jackie moved into the home. The machine shed was built 

by John Sr, John Jr and son Steve in 1977.

Elk County

ELK COUNTY:

"Harvest"
Grenola Museum, 1 Railroad Ave, Grenola KS 67346
Artists: Central High School Students
The Grenola Elevator was built in 1909 from sturdy hardwood timbers and equipped with the latest milling equipment of the time. For many years it was the economic center of Grenola. In 1989 after the business had been closed for several years, the Grenola Historical Society was able to purchase the building and it was converted into a historical museum. In the storerooms of the elevator are displayed many of the tools, household goods, wagons, buggies, and other articles used by our ancestors back to the beginning of the community.
GPS Coordinates: 37.348206, - 96.449110

ELK COUNTY:

"Windmill"

Velma Conklin, 317 N Main, Grenola KS 67346

ELK COUNTY:

"One Nation Under God"

Clubine Ranch, Dale & Barbara Clubine, 1344 Flint, Moline KS 67353

The Clubine Ranch started in 1963. Dale and Barbara raised hogs, cattle, wheat, soybeans, milo and hay that provided the means to build all buildings and improvements that now stand. In the later years they only raised cattle and hay. The large bell in the front yard was from the old Wildcat School House. All eight of Dale's brothers and sisters attended Wildcat School. Dale and Barbara's sons, Brian and Darrin, attended 4-H meetings in that school building. Some building material for the house (which was finished in 1974) came from the Burden School and the Palace Hotel in Moline. 

ELK COUNTY:

"Rising Star"

Elk County Farm Bureau Assn., 135 S Wabash, Howard KS 67349

Artist: Lynne Thompson

Elk County Farm Bureau is pleased to support and promote rural tourism, ag education, and opportunities for its county farmers and ranchers to share their stories with those unfamiliar with rural life.The Elk County Farm Bureau Association shares its office space with Farm Bureau Financial Services.

ELK COUNTY:

"Which Way North"

LuWana & Ed Redinger, 420 E 3rd, Moline KS 67353

Geary County

GEARY COUNTY:

"Powercat - Kansas Dugout - Cats Cradle"

Tom and Char Grelk, 119 So. Jefferson, Junction City, KS 66441

The Grelk home was built in 1908, with the Grelk's living there

since 1981.

GEARY COUNTY:

"School House"
Spring Valley Historic Site, Hwy K-18 & Spring Valley Road,
Junction City, KS 66441
Artists: Tom & Charlotte Grelk
The School House is part of the Spring Valley Historic Site on the
western edge of Junction City. The Spring Valley Historic Site is
a registered historic site.

GEARY COUNTY:

"Lucile's Gentleman"

Munson's Prime, LLC, 426 Goldenbelt Blvd Junction City KS 66441

Artist: Char Grelk

Munson's Prime building was built in the 1990's. Its original function was

the home for the Sirloin Stockade restaurant. The building was purchased

in 2014 to showcase Munson Angus Farms History; and has been converted

to Munson's Prime for an ice cream store, retail beef store, and restaurant-

steakhouse and farm/ranch meals.

For a Kansas Profile of the Munson's Prime click here . . .

GEARY COUNTY:

"Good Neighbor Crazy Quilt"

Karen Jameson State Farm Ins., 206 E Ash St, Junction City KS 66441

Artist: Martha Reed

Karen grew up on a farm in the Alida community, which was taken by Milford Lake.

The quilt square on Karen's office was designed around the State Farm logo to

represent the security, protection and strength.

GPS coordinates: 39.0154.54 / 96.826.894

GEARY COUNTY:

"Favorite School Colors & Amish Quilt Block"

Jeanette Cameron, 4918 W Lyons Creek Road, Junction City KS 66441

GEARY COUNTY:

"Friendship Star & Pinwheel" (seasonal changes)

Lynn Kruse, 3701 Rucker Road, Junction City, KS 66441

GEARY COUNTY:

"Iris"

Faith Lutheran Church, Bea Bratton memorial, 212 N Eisenhower Dr, Junction City KS 66441

Artist: Helen Hayes

This block was painted in memory of Bea Bratton, a dedicated worker of the church in many

aspects, including youth group and education. This has been the location of the Faith Lutheran

Church since 1962.

GEARY COUNTY:

"Baskets & More"  "Mailbox barn quilts"

Hobby Haven, 716 N Adams, Junction City KS 66441

Artist: Helen Haynes

The barn quilt is visible on the corner of the building on the south side. This building

built in the early 1900's is used for craft classes.

The mailbox barn quilts were added to the mailbox of the Hobby Haven at 716 North

Adams in the fall of 2017. Hobby Haven is located in the hub of Junction City. For

craft classes schedules call Helen at 785-223-1926.

GEARY COUNTY:

"Anvil"

C. H. & Linda Ehm, 1006 West Ash, Junction City KS 66441

GEARY COUNTY:

"Friendship Star"

Ron's Automotive, Ron & Barbara Gfeller, 11801 Smokey Lane, Junction City KS 66441

Artist: Barbara Gfeller

Ron's parents bought this property after the 1951 flood. This cabin was built as a guest

house in 2015. This location is right next to I-70 on the southeast corner of exit 299.

GPS Coordinates: 39.1041 96.4749

Read more "Friendship Star" history . . . 

GEARY COUNTY:

"Tending the Garden"

T. L. Day, 337 West 4th St., Junction City KS 66441

This home/farmstead has been in the family since 1962, and built approximately

around 1865.

GEARY COUNTY:

"Purple Spur"

Kirstin Keller, 1009 W Ash, Junction City KS 66441

Artist: Julie Keithline

GEARY COUNTY:

"Americana Designs"

Artists: Denise Schmidt and Amy Alexander

Gem Studios, 815 N Jefferson, Junction City KS 66441

This commercial location has had many different functions, art class studio, photography

studio, clothing store, hair salon, motorcycle shop, and currently is occupied by the

GEM Studio which provides art classes for all ages. Classes include painting and mixed

media on canvas, craft projects with wood, and of course barn quilts!

Greenwood County

GREENWOOD COUNTY:

"Echoing Diamonds"

John & Pamela Cowley, Locust Lawn Farm, 1076 River Rd, Eureka KS 67045

The block was painted by Sue Hageman.

The Cowley Farm was settled in 1869 by Pamela's Great-Grandfather.

The barn was constructed around 1915-1920, containing milking stanchions

and horse stalls, feed and grain storage, and a hay mow.

Read more Locust Lawn Farm history . . .

GREENWOOD COUNTY:

"Star of Bethlehem"

Flock Ranch, 3070 AA Rd, Madison KS 66860

Artist: Sue Hageman. The farms registered brand appears

in the center of the block.

Carol Ann Flock reports this building was built in the early 1900's.

Originally the building was used as a buggy, wagon and machine shed,

and currently is used for storage and a garage.

Carol's parents bought the farm February 11, 1949. Carol and her

husband purchased the farm in June of 1980.

GREENWOOD COUNTY:

"Nagash & Kansas Star"

Rod Gragg, 3844 Ks 99 Hwy, Madison KS 66860

Artist: Susie Jones

Rod purchased the property in 1989, with just a small house and

a one car garage. He started construction of the barn/shop in 2002,

using salvaged material. The truss's are from the 1st Braums Ice Cream

Factory in Emporia KS and the posts are from an old truss bridge from

Lyon County. The only new materials on the barn/shop are its siding and

roof. The construction was finished in 2006, and functions as a shop-

garage. The name of the block, "Nagash," is translated in Arabic as

"Pattern."

GREENWOOD COUNTY:

"Railroad Crossing"

Madison Historical Society, N 3rd & Boone Street, Madison KS 66860

Artist: Ann Galbraith

The Santa Fe Depot is the community museum of railroad, community and 

farming, oil and cattle history of the area. The railroad was a very important

connection for any community int he late 1800's. Folks traveled, sent cattle

to market, sold eggs and cream at the tran station. Most of the freight that was

delivered to the area came by rail as at times the roads were impassable.

Children enjoy "looking back" at the history displays of the area in the 

depot museum.

GREENWOOD COUNTY:

"State Fair Sunflower"

Itchin to Stitch, Larry & Wanda Nusz, 1590 20th St, Severy KS 67137

This building was built for Wanda's quilt shop in 2006.

Harvey County

 HARVEY COUNTY:

"Birds In A Square", "Twirling Star," "Calico Star," & "Starry Path"
Schirer Farm, 6501 W US 50, Newton KS 67114
Artist: Janis Schirer
The Schirer Family came from Germany back in the 1800's. Most were
and still are farmers. The Schirer Family has farmed this property since 1950.

HARVEY COUNTY:

"Sunflower"
Betty Smith, 824 W 3rd, Halstead KS 67056

HARVEY COUNTY:

"Ohio Star"
Serena McGinn, 6901 SW 72nd, Sedgwick KS 67135
There was on old shop on the foundation, but was dismantled because of age. We rebuilt the shop and added a lean-to on the East and South ends. The barn is a wood structure with metal siding.There is a very large 2 story home on the property that was built in 1925. In 1976 the house was moved 25 yards South onto a new foundation that was higher and out of the flood plane. The woodwork in the house is mostly original with fancy scroll work that is just beautiful. The McGinn family has lived in this area for over 125 years, and Chis grew up less than a mile from here. Chris and I were married in 2009 and love farm life, raising cattle, showing pigs, and we have horses. I love Quilting and K State (lots of family graduated or attended), so my daughter made the block for my birthday this year.

HARVEY COUNTY:

"Friendship"
Constance Gehring, 725 N High St, Newton KS 67114
The Gehring home is 102 years old