Union Township near Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Sunflower

Helianthus annus

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

1. Sunflower Marker

Inscription. First appearing in domesticated form in Tennessee some 4200 years ago, the sunflower has been widely used by American Indians throughout history as a source for protein and fat. As a food it was perhaps ground into a flour, added as an ingredient in pemmican, or eaten as a quick snack much like we do today. Stems could have been used as cordage.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans.

Location. 39° 22.563′ N, 83° 0.391′ W. Marker is near Chillicothe, Ohio, in Ross County. It is in Union Township. Marker can be reached from Ohio Route 104, 0.4 miles north of Moundsville Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16062 Route 104, Chillicothe OH 45601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Squash (here, next to this marker); Goosefoot (here, next to this marker); Marshelder, Sumpweed (here, next to this marker); Rustic Tobacco (here, next to this marker); Maygrass (here, next to this marker); A Sacred Purpose

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(a few steps from this marker); Ancient Monuments (a few steps from this marker); A Flourishing Culture (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

2. Sunflower Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.