Poquoson, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

John Deere Tractor

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 18, 2021

1. John Deere Tractor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Model D John Deere Tractor was produced from March 1923 to July 1953. The first Model D rode on steel wheels and was powered by a two-cylinder hand cranked engine. In 1925 solid rubber tires replaced the steel wheels. In 1939 a restyled Modeled D tractor appeared with a 42 horsepower engine and weighed 5,300 pounds. This 1947 Model D has an electric start and inflatable rubber tires.

In 2003 at the Poquoson Christmas Parade, the tractor, pulling a museum float, won second place in the Antique Motorized Division.

The tractor was donated to the museum by local residents.

Erected by Poquoson Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1923.

Location. 37° 7.67′ N, 76° 21.981′ W. Marker is in Poquoson, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 171, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 968 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson VA 23662, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Tom Hunt Store (here, next to this marker); What Is A Dairy? (here, next to this marker); The Dryden Farmhouse (a few steps from this marker); Barn (a few steps from this marker); Chesapeake Bay Two Log Canoe (a few steps from this marker); Wash House Restoration (a few steps from this marker); Miss Becky's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Native American Three Sisters Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poquoson.

Several markers displayed at the Poquoson Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 18, 2021

2. Several markers displayed at the Poquoson Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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