Waterloo in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sears Roebuck Handiman Jr. Walk-Behind Tractor
Circa 1934
Briggs and Stratton model K engine
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Photographed by Thomas Smith, December 4, 2021
1. Sears Roebuck Handiman Jr. Walk-Behind Tractor Marker
This tractor was used through out the 1950, by Don Stumpf Sr. to till many gardens in Columbia, IL.
Donated by the don Stumpf family
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 38° 19.549′ N, 90° 9.069′ W. Marker is in Waterloo, Illinois, in Monroe County. It can be reached from the intersection of Elaine Drive and Cathy Lane, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 724 Elaine Dr, Waterloo IL 62298, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Twin City Thresher (here, next to this marker); Deluge Gun (a few steps from this marker); Case #5 Horse Drawn Sickle Mower (a few steps from this marker); John Deere Two Bottom Plow - Model 49C (a few steps from this marker); International Harvester Horse-Drawn Hay Tedder (within shouting distance of this marker); James Moore Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Stalk Cutter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bellefontaine House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterloo.
More about this marker. The marker is located at the Monroe County History Meseum.
this page online
Photographed by Thomas Smith, December 4, 2021
2. Sears Roebuck Handiman Jr. Walk-Behind Tractor
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
