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The Pea Crop, Waiting Their Turn

1906

 
 
The Pea Crop, Waiting Their Turn Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 16, 2020
1. The Pea Crop, Waiting Their Turn Marker
Inscription.  Farmers' wagons waiting in line for cannery processing of peas at Draper cannery on S.W. Front - circa 1870 to 1930.
 
Erected by Mispillion Art League.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
 
Location. 38° 54.748′ N, 75° 25.597′ W. Marker is in Milford, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on South East Front Street (Delaware Route 36) just east of South Washington Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 S E Front St, Milford DE 19963, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Railroad Depot, Junction & Breakwater Line (here, next to this marker); Launching George May Sailing Ship, 1900 (a few steps from this marker); Old Red Mill & L.D. Caulk Mfg. Plant (a few steps from this marker); Nixon Palace Theater, N. Walnut St. (a few steps from this marker); Old Calvary Church, Franklin St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Alfred T.A. Torbert
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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Tree Memorial (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Major General Alfred T.A. Torbert (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on May 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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Nov. 30, 2023