Edinburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Wheat Fan

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 17, 2020

1. Wheat Fan Marker

Inscription.
Once the farmer had removed the grain from the straw it would be run through the wheat fan twice; first through the course riddle to remove the chaff; the second time through the fine riddle to take out the "white caps" leaving only the clean wheat. The "white cap" was a grain of wheat with the chaff still on it.

The clean wheat would then be taken to a mill. Farmers rarely if ever sold their wheat. They delivered it to a mill and got credit for it at the rate of 60 pounds per bushel.

When they wanted flour, they would receive a certain amount of flour and bran for every 60 pounds credited to them.

Donated by: Eric & Dawn Estep

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 49.269′ N, 78° 34.092′ W. Marker is in Edinburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 11) and Massie Farm Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 S Main St, Edinburg VA 22824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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 original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charred Timbers (here, next to this marker); Stoney Creek Flood Water Level (a few steps from this marker); Schoolhouse Bench (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wheat Fan (a few steps from this marker); Edinburg Mill Rain Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Edinburg Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stony Creek Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Action in Edinburg (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburg.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 17, 2020

2. Wheat Fan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.