Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clod-Crushers / Harrows / Plows
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2021
Clod-crushers. Clod-crushers broke up large chunks of earth left by plows or packed the soil to enhance germination.
Harrows. Harrows smoothed newly plowed fields or covered newly sown seed for better germination.
Plows. Between 1790 and 1865, technological advances allowed farmers to trade hoes and spades for plows with replaceable parts.
Erected by Carroll County Farm Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 39° 33.448′ N, 76° 59.779′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from Farm Museum Road, 0.2 miles south of South Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S Center St, Westminster MD 21157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Farm Equipment (here, next to this marker); Planting / Fertilizing (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Farm Equipment (a few steps from this marker); In Colonial America… (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Farm Equipment (a few steps from this marker); Cultivating (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Farm Equipment (within shouting distance of this marker); Processing (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2021
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.