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Farr Away Farm.
We invite you to tour the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail and learn more about the rich rural heritage of beautiful Chattahoochee Hills. Visitors are welcome to take photos from the public road, and are invited to shop in the local businesses.
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Old Glory (#37)
10340 Hutcheson Ferry Rd 
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Americana Collector Showcases Old Glory
Stephen & Jennie Farr live in the Goodes Community of Chattahoochee Hills in a modest farm house built by his family in the 1900s. His Farr Away Farm is known in the community for the firewood and produce he sells on the honor system, and for the many vintage signs displayed throughout his property.
Among his many signs and collectables, one Americana icon stands out among the rest. The American flag is Stephen's favorite, as it sums up his love of family, community, and country. When selecting a pattern for his new barn quilt, Stephen requested a patriotic flag pattern, which we named "Old Glory." |
Signs of a Country Boy
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Stephen Farr was born and raised in Goodes and is the sixth generation of the Jackson family to live in this rural community. When he was born in the house up the road, six out of eight of his great-grand parents were still living, as well as both sets of his grandparents, and his parents. Since then, Stephen has added to the family line with two children, who are now adults.
As a young boy, Stephen began collecting baseball cards. Then he became fascinated with signs, eventually collecting more than 200 automobile signs and license plates. Today, his vast collection of signs showcase his many interests and read like the lyrics to the Sound of Music song, "My Favorite Things."
A wall of license plates shows his love of travel and the many places he's visited. Tractor silhouettes, a John Deer wall clock, and store signs from farm equipment suppliers illustrate his farming heritage. Signs for Ducks Unlimited and Remington, along with the trophy deer heads displayed in his den, show his passion for hunting. And the American flag displayed in each collection shows his patriotism and love for family, community, and country.
Stephen's grandfather, Charles Jackson, also had an affinity for signs. Stephen said his grand-dad took care of the iconic Goodes sign as a way of honoring his community. Stephen honors his community in his own way by selling fire wood and tomatoes & blueberries on his Farr Away Farm through the honor system. Neighbors may purchase those items while he is away by leaving their payment in the honor box. When asked if anyone ever forgot to pay, Stephen said, "No, not ever. They are all good neighbors!"
As a young boy, Stephen began collecting baseball cards. Then he became fascinated with signs, eventually collecting more than 200 automobile signs and license plates. Today, his vast collection of signs showcase his many interests and read like the lyrics to the Sound of Music song, "My Favorite Things."
A wall of license plates shows his love of travel and the many places he's visited. Tractor silhouettes, a John Deer wall clock, and store signs from farm equipment suppliers illustrate his farming heritage. Signs for Ducks Unlimited and Remington, along with the trophy deer heads displayed in his den, show his passion for hunting. And the American flag displayed in each collection shows his patriotism and love for family, community, and country.
Stephen's grandfather, Charles Jackson, also had an affinity for signs. Stephen said his grand-dad took care of the iconic Goodes sign as a way of honoring his community. Stephen honors his community in his own way by selling fire wood and tomatoes & blueberries on his Farr Away Farm through the honor system. Neighbors may purchase those items while he is away by leaving their payment in the honor box. When asked if anyone ever forgot to pay, Stephen said, "No, not ever. They are all good neighbors!"
Heritage story . . . The Jackson Family
Mrs. Cath Jackson (right).
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Mr. Charles Jackson (left)
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Beefmaster Farm owned by Charles & Thelma Jackson
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Stephen Farr is a member of the Jackson Family that dates back to his great-great-great grandfather Robert W. Jackson (1826-1869) who lived in Campbell County, now Fulton County where Stephen lives.
The book, "Palmetto: A Town & Its People," lists Stephen's great-great grandfather, John Henry Jackson (1860-1900) and his wife Emily Catherine Shell (1862-1949). One of their seven children was Stephen's great grandfather, John David Jackson (1900) who lived in the Palmetto area and married Lena Tarleton. One of their two sons was Stephen's grandfather Charles Jackson (1926-2016) who married Thelma Thurman. And one of their two children was Stephen's mother Karol who married Dennis Farr.
Stephen lives on land that adjoins his grandparents' farm. Charles Jackson started Beefmaster farm after he retired from
his self-owned business, Turner & Jackson Right of Way, contracting for GreyStone Power Company. Charles and Thelma gave a historic tour of their Beefmaster farm in 2008. Charles talked about the 60 head of cattle on his farm, and Thelma showed several quilts she had made while living in Goodes. The historic photos above show: (1) a quilting bee with Mrs. Hattie Robinson, Mrs. Seymour, and Mrs. Cath Jackson; (2) Charles Jackson in his military uniform standing outside the Jackson Family homeplace where Stephen now lives, (3) the Beefmaster Farm sign.
The book, "Palmetto: A Town & Its People," lists Stephen's great-great grandfather, John Henry Jackson (1860-1900) and his wife Emily Catherine Shell (1862-1949). One of their seven children was Stephen's great grandfather, John David Jackson (1900) who lived in the Palmetto area and married Lena Tarleton. One of their two sons was Stephen's grandfather Charles Jackson (1926-2016) who married Thelma Thurman. And one of their two children was Stephen's mother Karol who married Dennis Farr.
Stephen lives on land that adjoins his grandparents' farm. Charles Jackson started Beefmaster farm after he retired from
his self-owned business, Turner & Jackson Right of Way, contracting for GreyStone Power Company. Charles and Thelma gave a historic tour of their Beefmaster farm in 2008. Charles talked about the 60 head of cattle on his farm, and Thelma showed several quilts she had made while living in Goodes. The historic photos above show: (1) a quilting bee with Mrs. Hattie Robinson, Mrs. Seymour, and Mrs. Cath Jackson; (2) Charles Jackson in his military uniform standing outside the Jackson Family homeplace where Stephen now lives, (3) the Beefmaster Farm sign.