The Sprenger Farm, founded in 1852

2009 Sesquicentennial Award Family  (more info)

Nicholas Sprenger caught "Oregon fever" and moved to the Willamette Valley with his wife Maria Bird and 13 children. The Sprengers were able to secure a 320-acre DLC, 11 miles south of Albany. Early crops included grain and hay, and diversified livestock. A two-story barn, built by one of Sprenger's sons in 1873, still stands proudly on the farm today. It boasts hand-hewn timbers that stretch 54-feet in length. Wooden pegs connect the old timbers to one another. Sprenger's great, great granddaughter Rebecca Owen operates the farm today. Grass seed is produced and sheep, horses, and cows occupy the outbuildings.

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