Dublin in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Field of Corn

Osage Orange Trees

— Second of Multiple Plaques —

Field of Corn Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017

1. Field of Corn Marker

Inscription. The Osage orange trees on this site are remnants of a tree row typical of those which once extended for miles along the edge of farm fields in Dublin. The Osage orange, or Maclura pomifera, is a member of the mulberry family, and is native to midwestern North America. Its common name refers to the Osage Indians of Arkansas and Missouri who used the dense orange wood to make bows and tomahawks. Early farmers often planted the Osage orange as fencing along the fields and property lines because its irregular, thorny branches quickly grew to form a secure boundary. These hedge rows also provided refuge for birds and small animals. The fruit of the Osage orange is the size of a softball and chartreuse green in color with bumpy surface texture like brains. It is widely known as a natural repellant for roaches, spiders, and other insects.

Erected 1994 by Dublin Arts Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 5.091′ N, 83° 7.436′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Rings Road and Frantz Road, on the left when

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traveling west on Rings Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4995 Rings Rd, Dublin OH 43017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Field of Corn (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Field of Corn (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Field of Corn (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Field of Corn (a few steps from this marker); Dublin Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jessie Wing Building (approx. one mile away); Samuel Paulus House (approx. one mile away); John Sells House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017

2. Field of Corn Marker

the Artist

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017

3. Field of Corn Marker

several markers in a row under the Osage orange trees

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017

4. Field of Corn Marker

marker is directly in front of park bench

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017

5. Field of Corn Marker

the tree line

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017

6. Field of Corn Marker

the "Field of Corn"

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.