Near Tuckers Crossroads in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
William Haskell Neal
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020
1. William Haskell Neal Marker
Maple Dale Farm was the home of William Haskell Neal, originator of Neal's Paymaster Corn. In 1898 he began field selection of seed corn from stalks bearing two ears. His corn breeding experimentation marked the beginning of hybrid corn in the United States. This work led to significant increases in farm productivity and to more income for farmers. In 1937 Neal was the first person inducted into the Tennessee Agricultural Hall of Fame. He died on July 10, 1934, and his remains were interred in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 213.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 36° 12.027′ N, 86° 9.876′ W. Marker is near Tuckers Crossroads, Tennessee, in Wilson County. It is on Trousdale Ferry Pike (State Highway 141) half a mile east of Big Springs Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6544 Trousdale Ferry Pike, Lebanon TN 37090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in Greater Nashville. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: DeFord Bailey
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020
2. William Haskell Neal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,671 times since then and 141 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
