Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Smokehouse
Why was the meat cured & smoked?
To preserve it and add flavor.
How long did it take to smoke a piece of meat?
It took 5 to 7 days.
How long could meat be stored in the Smokehouse?
Meat could be stored up to 1 year.
Why was the meat wrapped?
To protect it from insects.
What was the little opening next to the main smokehouse door?
A smoldering fire which flavored the meat was tended through the opening.
Where did a farm family in the 1800's get their meat?
Farm families raised and cured their meat, because there were fewer grocery stores.
In a year how many pigs did it take to feed a family of 4?
It took 3 pigs.
Erected by Carroll County Farm Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 33.453′ N, 76° 59.734′ 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.
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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 326 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of the entire marker. • A photo of the actual smokehouse. • Can you help?
