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The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Growing in the Garden

Rice

 
 
Growing in the Garden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 24, 2021
1. Growing in the Garden Marker
Inscription.
Rice is the oldest known cultivated food in the world tracing back to 5000 B.C.

Rice is a dietary staple of more than half the world's population and is grown on every continent except Antarctica. In the United States rice is commercially produced, primarily in the states of Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and California--creating 38,000 jobs.
 
Erected by Farm Journal Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 5000 BCE.
 
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 53.3′ N, 77° 1.702′ W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. Marker was at the intersection of 12th Street Southwest and Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 12th Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Washington DC 20560, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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of this location. Federal Grain Inspection Service (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the People's Garden (a few steps from this marker); USDA Holocaust Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Bald Cypress (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradford Pear Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); USDA Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steven Thomas Stefani IV (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
Growing in the Garden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 24, 2021
2. Growing in the Garden Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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