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Near Mouth of Wilson in Grayson County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

John Deere Mower Model 2

 
 
John Deere Mower Model 2 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 26, 2013
1. John Deere Mower Model 2 Marker
Inscription. Designed and pioneered in the 1890’s. First manufactured by John Deere in 1911, commonly known as a “horse drawn hay” mowing machine.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
 
Location. 36° 36.738′ N, 81° 29.482′ W. Marker is near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of Highlands Parkway (U.S. 58) and Grayson Highland Lane (Virginia Route 362), on the right when traveling west on Highlands Parkway. It is at the entrance to Grayson Highlands State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mouth of Wilson VA 24363, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grayson County (a few steps from this marker); Interpreter's Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rock House Ridge Trail (approx. ¾ mile away); Weavers Cabin (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jones Homestead (approx. 1.3 miles away); Spencer Cabin (approx. 1.3 miles away); Spring House (approx. 1.3 miles away); North Carolina / Virginia (approx. 3 miles away in North Carolina).
 
Also see . . .  YouTube Video. A similar mower in action. (Submitted on June 8, 2013.) 
 
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John Deere Mower and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 26, 2013
2. John Deere Mower and Marker
John Deere Mower Model 2 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 26, 2013
3. John Deere Mower Model 2
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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