Llewellyn Farms in Dublin in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Field of Corn
Osage Orange Trees
Second of Multiple Plaques
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017
1. Field of Corn Marker
Inscription.
Field of Corn. Osage Orange Trees. 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.
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.
Marker is in Dublin, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Llewellyn Farms. It is at the intersection of Rings Road and Frantz Road, on the left when 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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); James Davis Farm
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, August 31, 2017
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 352 times since then and 16 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.
