Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

1918 Moline Universal Tractor

Model D, 4 Cylinder Gasoline Powered

Photographed By James Hulse, November 16, 2022

1. 1918 Moline Universal Tractor Marker

Inscription. This was the first gasoline operated tractor in Guadalupe County. The model D was the first production tractor to come standard with a starter and lights. It also utilized the Remy Governor Generator system, which used a rheostat linked to the generator as both governor and throttle.

It was purchased by two brothers, Hermann and August Glenewinkel, Sr. and driven from San Antonio to Geronimo by the same.

The Glenewinkel family are multi-generational farmers in Guadalupe County. They were honored in November 1981 by the Texas Family Land Heritage Program for having owned and continuously operated a farm or ranch for 100 years or more.

Erected by The Family of August Glenewinkel, Jr.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1981.

Location. 29° 37.704′ N, 97° 58.21′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is on Cordova Road, 0.1 miles west of State Highway 123, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 390 Cordova Road, Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Jose Antonio Navarro Ranch (approx. 0.9 miles away); Navarro School (approx. 1.9 miles away); Friedens Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Lone Oak Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); The Women's Club Rooms (approx. 3.9 miles away); Juan Seguin School (approx. 3.9 miles away); Texas Lutheran College (approx. 4 miles away); Black Education in Seguin (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.

Also see . . . Moline Plow Company. Wikipedia

Moline Plow was formed in the 1870s when the firm of Candee & Swan, a competitor of Deere and Company (also of Moline), won a lawsuit against Deere allowing it to use the "Moline Plow" name. Reorganized under the new name, it built a line of horse-drawn plows and other implements to serve the large American agricultural market. The implement line included wagons and carriages. The company absorbed various smaller wagon and carriage building companies.

(Submitted on November 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The 1918 Moline Universal Tractor and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 16, 2022

2. The 1918 Moline Universal Tractor and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.