Archbold in Fulton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Peter Stucky's Wagon Shop
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 17, 2020
1. Peter Stucky's Wagon Shop Marker
Inscription.
Peter Stucky's Wagon Shop. . Peter Stuckey was not only a farmer, but also a skilled craftsman who ran a wagon shop, similar to this one, on his farm. Improvements in farming equipment, the help of grown sons, and the assistance of a hired man gave Peter time to repair and build wagons for neighbors. He was well-known for a narrow wheel that moved wagons more easily through the swampy ground. The income from the wagon shop increased the family's prosperity.
Peter Stuckey was not only a farmer, but
also a skilled craftsman who ran a wagon
shop, similar to this one, on his farm.
Improvements in farming equipment, the
help of grown sons, and the assistance of a
hired man gave Peter time to repair and
build wagons for neighbors. He was
well-known for a narrow wheel that moved
wagons more easily through the swampy ground.
The income from the wagon shop increased
the family's prosperity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 32.484′ N, 84° 17.84′ W. Marker is in Archbold, Ohio, in Fulton County. Marker is on Ohio Route 2, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Archbold OH 43502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.