Gunnison in Gunnison County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Potato Digger
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2020
1. Potato Digger Marker
Used to dig potatoes from the ground. Note the bars in the back of the machine. These bars when in operation would vibrate the excess dirt off of the potatoes.
Erected by Gunnison Pioneer Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 32.631′ N, 106° 55.061′ W. Marker is in Gunnison, Colorado, in Gunnison County. It is on Adams Street south of Tomichi Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the Gunnison Pioneer Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 East Tomichi Avenue, Gunnison CO 81230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Potato Planter (here, next to this marker); Jaw Crusher (a few steps from this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Fjordworks: Horse Powered Potatoes Part 2. (Submitted on October 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Gunnison Pioneer Museum. (Submitted on October 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. A Different Antique Horse drawn Potato Digger on YouTube. (Submitted on October 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2020
2. Potato Digger and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
