Jefferson Land Trust
Protected Properties

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Frank and Onda Kilham owned more than 60 platted lots plus some unplatted land (about 15 acres total) inside Port Townsend city limits, which they operated as a farm for years. With the passing of Frank and Onda, their heirs are now the caretakers of the farm.

The property is adjacent to the Port Townsend Business Park and several recently developed residential neighborhoods. The Kilhams wanted to assure the land would remain intact and be reserved for agricultural uses into the future. The conservation easement they donated to Jefferson Land Trust restricts further residential development, and limits the property to agricultural use.

Owners' Intent

To maintain a working farm and homestead in an urban growth area.