Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Colonial America…
In Colonial America, farmers used methods that had changed little since Roman times. But, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the farmer's life and tools changed dramatically. Work was still long and hard, but new methods and machinery made difficult jobs easier.
These exhibits show Carroll County's farm heritage, how the farm family worked—planting, cultivating, harvesting, and processing their crops and equipment they used. Begin here as the farmer prepares his fields....
Erected by Carroll County Farm Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 33.453′ N, 76° 59.771′ 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); Clod-Crushers / Harrows / Plows
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
