1888:   The Historic Smith/ Larson Farm
at the end of Christian Hollow!

photo credit: Pat Chapman Collection
See 2010 photo Of farm home
See 2001 photo Of farm
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith moved from Crosby to the end of Christian Hollow in 1888.  They had three children, one of which took over the farm.  The youngest daughter married Fred Larson in 1902, and took over the farm in 1910.  They had six living children.  The youngest boy Harry took over in the 40's.  His oldest daughter lived there untill sold in 1999.

At one time this farm consisted of over 700 acres



photo credit: James Freer Collection

1)  Lena Bard 1904-1934,
2)  Mable Larson (Lyman) 1903-1983
3)  Edna Larson (Freer)  1917-
4)  Helen Larson (McDermott)  1907-1983
5)  Harry Larson 1915-1975
6)  Fred Larson  1867-1940
7)  Emma Larson 1878-1952
8)  Earl Larson 1905-1980
9)  Lillie Evans
10)  Grace Gallup
11)  Ann_______
12)  Fidela Smith  1843-1923
12)  Raymond Larson

 

  Smith Larson Farm 2001


photo credit: James Freer Collection

Smith Larson Farm 2010
photo credit: Bonnie & Joe Frisina Collection 2010

Historic Smith/Larson Farm House at 1249 Christian Hollow as it looks in 2010 following extensive renovations to the farmhouse by Bonnie & Joe Frisina

east towards Crosbytowards Combs Creek