Down on the Farm®
The place where it all began in Rio Grande, Ohio
About Us - The Farm
The Farm
Bob Evans, founder of our company, lived on the Bob Evans Farm in southeastern Ohio for nearly 20 years. He and his wife, Jewell, raised their six children in the large brick farmhouse known as the Homestead. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the Homestead was once a stagecoach stop and an inn. Later, the Evans family opened The Sausage Shop in their front yard, which later became the first Bob Evans restaurant, still open today. The spirit of hospitality is deeply embedded in our company's history. Today, the Homestead serves as a company museum and historical center.
The Farm also has many beautiful sites for visitors to explore – an old cistern where stage coach travelers watered their horses, an ancient Indian burial mound, a Revolutionary War cemetery where original settlers of the area are interred, several reconstructed historic cabins and a schoolhouse and lovely views of Raccoon Creek. The area is rich in history – across Raccoon Creek is a cave where Daniel Boone reportedly slept. Visitors may also enjoy a horseback ride on one of the property’s trails.
Bob Evans Restaurant, located on Farm property, is open all year round.
The Homestead
Bob and Jewel Evans raised their six children in the large, brick farmhouse known as the Homestead. The Homestead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1825, it served as a stagecoach stop and an inn in its early years. Today, the Homestead serves as a company museum and historical center. Note: The Homestead Museum is currently closed.
The Windmill
The windmill has been a familiar landmark for passersby since it was reconstructed on the farm in 1971. It was built by James Beam, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, as a replica of windmills found in Holland. It originally housed French burr stones that were powered by the wind to grind grain for livestock. The 20-foot blades were imported from Holland.
Bob Evans Farm Festival
Thousands join us Down on the Farm in the fall for the Bob Evans Farm Festival. The food, music, crafts and entertainment has grown into a family-friendly Autumn tradition.
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Directions
The Bob Evans Farm is located on State Route 588 just off U.S. Route 35
Call us for more information at 740-245-5304.
Bob Evans Farm Address:
791 Farmview Road, Bidwell, OH 45614
