Combines
For over half a century, workers harvested grain by hand. This was a very time consuming process.
By 1900, Island farmers had adopted mechanized grain binders to cut, bundle
and tie grain stalks together into sheaves. Farm hands loaded the sheaves
onto wagons for further processing elsewhere.
Combines replaced grain binders in the 1940s. These machines not only cut
the wheat, but separated it from the chaff and stalks eliminating the need
for additional processing.
Erected by Utah State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 40° 55.587′ N, 112° 10.003′ W. Marker is near Syracuse, Utah, in Davis County. It can be reached from Antelope Island Road. The marker is located at the Fielding Garr Historic Site, Antelope Island State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syracuse UT 84075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front and in Greater Salt Lake. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bailers (within shouting distance of this marker); Sickle Mowers (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse-Drawn Wagons (within shouting distance of this marker); Transportation (within shouting distance of this marker); Trucks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fielding Garr Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker); Rippers (within shouting distance of this marker); Tractors (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syracuse.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
