Christian Way Farms in Christian County celebrated its one-hundred year anniversary on Tuesday by being named a Kentucky Heritage Farm.
The farm began in the early 1920’s, when World War I veteran Guy Corley used his bonus money from his service to purchase 350 acres of farmland in northern Christian County.
Unbeknownst to Corley, this land would transition into a place of faith and connection for families all over the world.
Corley’s son, Edwin, raised his six children on the property. One of these, Milton, along with his wife Janie, decided they would return to continue the legacy of the farm.
The year 2000 marked the first year that Christian Way Farms was opened to the public. Milton and Janie saw over two-thousand guests during their first open season.
Tuesday’s naming and presentation may have marked the 100th year for the Corley’s land, but it also represented the 25th year of Christian Way farms.
Janie explored the legacy Guy Corley began for the farm.
click to download audioShe then talked about how they began Christian Way farm.
click to download audioThe Corley’s were recognized by Zack Morris with the Kentucky Heritage Council.
click to download audioHopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight then spoke about his experience with the farm.
click to download audio9th District Representative Myron Dossett was joined by 8th District State Representative Walker Thomas and 3rd District State Senate Craig Richardson as they presented a citation from the Kentucky General Assembly.
click to download audioChristian Way Farms continues to be a fun place for families to connect with agriculture and each other.
The farm is open on Monday through Saturday from 10am until dark. They are located at 19590 Linville Road in Christian County.
