About Us
William Kuhrt Family, 1914
Family Owned and Operated
 The Kuhrt Ranch began as a one-room sod house, known as Shermanville, in the 1880's. Even then, travelers found it a welcome respite and shelter on their journey. The property was purchased by William and Pauline Kuhrt in 1891, and renamed the Kuhrt Ranch, a landmark so noteworthy that it is today listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Kuhrts have a deep loyalty to their family, ranch and community. Three of the four children of William and Pauline remained unmarried and lived on the ranch until their deaths. Today, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th generations are committed to the preservation and restoration of the ranch, and dedicated to providing continued hospitality, historic ambiance, and outdoor adventure for their guests.
First Generation
William and Pauline raised four children on the ranch: Eugene, Emilie, Paul and Gertrude. Together, they worked on the farm and ranched until all passed away, and the ranch was passed on to the only heir, Jim Flanders, son of Raleigh and Gertrude Kuhrt Flanders.
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Third Generation
Passing It On
Today, Jim Flanders is happy to pass Kuhrt Ranch on to the fourth and fifth generations. Although he is retired and newly married, he and his new wife Annette live on the ranch and help with all the daily activities. Jim can often be found riding around the ranch on his 4-wheeler and loves to stop and visit about the history of the ranch. |
| Jim and Annette Flanders |
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| Jim Flanders, with Paul Kuhrt (Senior) showing livestock in 1963. |
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44 years later, Jim Flanders and 5th Generation, Paul Kuhrt, visit with a hunter on the Ranch. |
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Fourth Generation
Brent and Diana Flanders manage Kuhrt Ranch. Hunting, hospitality, farming and ranching keep the two of them on the go! They are excited to be training their children in the operation of the ranch.They too plan on...Passing It On! |
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Brent and Diana Flanders |
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Fifth Generation
Paul Flanders and Sarah Flanders
Paul and Sarah Flanders, the 5th generation to be a part of the ranch, grew up hearing the stories of the past. They have heard of the "good ole days" and the days of the Great Depression. The two of them have worked cows, worked in the alfalfa fields, served tea and guided hunting guests. Passing It On...will one day be important to them also. |
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Sarah Flanders and
Brother Paul Flanders |
There is always something happening on Kuhrt Ranch. Take time to book a visit now. The Flanders Family is always ready to make your visit one to remember. Make your reservations today to assure the date for your group. |
Dear Brent & Diana- Just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for the great weekend. My little boy spent the first half hour telling mom about his new friend Paul and describing all the fun things they did together. The first thing he asked this morning when I got him up was, "When can we go back to Kansas and see Paul?"
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