Barn Quilt Locations

3783 W US Hwy 36, Urbana

Barn Owners: Bart and Karen Ward

Quilt Square: "The Bacon Patch"

Sponsors: Bart Ward Family & Channell Farms

Bart and Karen purchased the farm in February of 1988. The original structure was destroyed by fire in January of 2005. At that time, the lower level served as a farrowing house and home to numerous 4-H animals. The upper level served multiple purposes including storing implements, straw bedding, and a basketball court. September of 2005 marked the beginning of the current structure. It is now a modern facility used to meet the needs of Ward Farms today. The shop is used to perform maintenance and service for their farm equipment and trucks used on the farm.

The quilt pattern, "The Bacon Patch", signifies that the Ward family has been in agriculture production for eight generations and has produced swine for five generations. The colors and the three sides represent their three sons and their respective college colors.
 

Fast Facts

Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.

  • Established in 1805
  • 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
  • Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
  • Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
  • Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
  • Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
  • Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
  • Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
  • Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
  • Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
  • Home to Urbana University
  • Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park

 

 

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