Christmas in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Chickens

— Fort Christmas Historical Park —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022

1. Chickens Marker

Inscription. As European immigrants and settlers came to America, many came with chickens in tow. Some were raised on farms and in towns sharing living space with the farmer in their house or outbuildings, free to roam the fields foraging for food and even living among the many other animals on the farm. On most farms in early 20th century America, it was the women and children who largely looked after the flock.

Chickens were an important part of the daily life of the Florida pioneer. They were a source of eggs and meat for the family. Feathers were used to stuff mattresses/pillows and used as writing implements. Eggs and chickens could also be sold locally to generate cash money for the family to purchase everyday items which otherwise would have to be bought on credit until crops or cattle were sold.

Fun Facts:
• Chickens can distinguish among more than 100 faces of members of their species.
• The color of a hen's egg is determined by the breed of chicken.
• A hen (female) does not need a rooster (male) to lay an egg. Hens lay an average of 300 eggs per year. Americans eat an average of 251 eggs per year.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 28° 33.658′ N, 81° 1.358′ W. Marker is in Christmas, Florida, in Orange County. It can be reached from North Fort Christmas Road 0.1 miles north of Christmas Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling north. Located within Fort Christmas Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 N Fort Christmas Rd, Christmas FL 32709, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022

2. Chickens Marker

walking distance of this marker: Wheeler-Bass House (a few steps from this marker); Woods House (within shouting distance of this marker); Simmons 3 House (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Sugarcane (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Pioneer Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Beehead Ranch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turpentine Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Christmas.

Pioneer style chicken coop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022

3. Pioneer style chicken coop

Fort Christmas Historical Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022

4. Fort Christmas Historical Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.