
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
The land of Hickory Nut Gap Farm is jointly owned by the six children of James and Elspeth Clarke. In 2008 the land was put into a conservation easement with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Protected for eternity, the land will remain managed by the family and their agricultural pursuits.
The land of Hickory Nut Gap Farm is jointly owned by the six children of James and Elspeth Clarke. In 2008 the land was put into a conservation easement with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Protected for eternity, the land will remain managed by the family and their agricultural pursuits.
Some of the six children, now grown with children and grandchildren of their own, remain here at the farm and close by in the area, while some have moved away and pursued a different course in life.
This large farm family gathers often as the draw of the family home and their agricultural heritage is still strong. Many of the 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren are involved in various aspects of agriculture.