Where did State Farm get its name?

Where did State Farm get its name?

State Farm began in 1922 as one man’s plan to offer low-cost automobile insurance to the farmers of Illinois: hence the name State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. State Farm’s early success and strong standing in a volatile marketplace is surely due to the vision of the company’s founder, George Mecherle.

See also  How can I avoid 10 penalty on 401k withdrawal?