Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Swain County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Corn Cribs
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 19, 2008
1. Corn Cribs Marker
After allowing corn to dry on the stalk, farmers stored it on the cob. The crib provided protection against weather and large animals.
Almost every farm had a corn crib. Some combined a crib and a gear shed, where the farmer also stored tools and implements.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 30.751′ N, 83° 18.267′ W. Marker is in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, in Swain County. Marker is on Route 441, half a mile north of Blue Ridge Parkway. Marker is at Mountain Farm Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cherokee NC 28719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springhouse (a few steps from this marker); Sorghum Mill and Furnace (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Broomcorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Sorghum Cane (within shouting distance of this marker); The Meathouse
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Regarding Corn Cribs. Crib Photos
Both cribs are from the Deep Creek, North Carolina area. These photos show both their original locations
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2012
2. Corn Cribs Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2012
3. Marker and Corn Crib at the Mountain Farm Museum
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 19, 2008
4. Corn Cribs
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 19, 2008
5. Corn Cribs
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 19, 2008
6. Corn
Corn was the most important crop on mountain farms. It was primarily a source of cornmeal and fresh corn, but had other uses as well. The shucks were woven into chair seats, used to stuff mattresses, and made into dolls, hats, rugs, and mops. The leaves of the plant were fed to livestock and dry corncobs made good kindling for starting fires.
A family's corn crop might vary from a few acres to more than 20 acres depending on the size of the farm and the family. Although grown primarily for a family's own use, corn was sometimes a cash crop as well. This variety of corn, Hickory King, was developed in the mid-1800s and was popular in the southern mountains.
A family's corn crop might vary from a few acres to more than 20 acres depending on the size of the farm and the family. Although grown primarily for a family's own use, corn was sometimes a cash crop as well. This variety of corn, Hickory King, was developed in the mid-1800s and was popular in the southern mountains.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 22, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 22, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
