Beardsley Park in Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Domestic Cattle

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023

1. Domestic Cattle Marker

Inscription.
Wild cattle originated in North Africa, Europe and Southern Asia. Domestic cattle are found worldwide.

Cattle are large, hoofed mammals. They graze on rangelands throughout the world.

Cattle breeds vary in color, shape and size. The largest breed weighs over 2,500 pounds, while the smallest weighs less than 250 pounds. Both males and females may have horns. Males are generally larger.

Domestic cattle provide many products including milk, cheese, meat, leather, fuel and shelter. Cattle are used to pull plows, carts and other heavy objects. Cattle serve as a form of currency in many countries throughout Africa and Asia. They are even worshiped in many religions and cultures.

Erected by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology.

Location. 41° 12.731′ N, 73° 10.885′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Beardsley Park. Marker can be reached from Noble Avenue north of Crown Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport CT 06610, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Guinea Hogs (a few steps from this marker); Dexter Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Narragansett Turkey (within shouting distance of this marker); Roaming Birds (within shouting distance of this marker); Miniature Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Rare Bears (within shouting distance of this marker); Bears - The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Goats (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023

2. Domestic Cattle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.