Edinburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Wheat Fan
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. Marker 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.
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
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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 148 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
