The Britton family has owned farmland in west central Indiana for over 150 years—something few families in that part of the country can say. But in early September, the current generation decided it was time to open a new chapter and let others share in their family’s legacy.
“This farm was well known in the community, and people really supported it. They knew the history,” said Gene Klingaman of Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company.
Klingaman led the sale of the 1,420 acres located about 45 miles west of Indianapolis, near the towns of Roachdale and North Salem. The property was divided into two large parcels, about five miles apart, and further broken down into 21 individual tracts for the auction…