Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Angora
Breed dates back to at least 3,500 years ago.
Produces up to 5 pounds of wool per shearing.
🏠 Origin: Turkey
💡 Known for wool used for mohair fabrics.
Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.
Location. 39° 45.298′ N, 75° 32.883′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It can be reached from North Park Drive 0.2 miles east of North Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 N Park Dr, Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Domestication Origins (here, next to this marker); San Clemente (here, next to this marker); Delaware Blue Hen (here, next to this marker); Barred Rock (here, next to this marker); Ameraucana (here, next to this marker); Nigerian Dwarf (here, next to this marker); Snowy Egret
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Additional keywords. goats; animal husbandry; goat breeds
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
