John Deere Tractor
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 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
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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 294 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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