Green Township in Loudonville in Ashland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Henhouse

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 27, 2024

1. The Henhouse Marker

Inscription. In the 1800s, chickens provided eggs and meat, which was a vital source of protein for farm families.

Chickens were allowed to roam freely for a most of the day, although they would return to the coop at night, allowing the farmer to protect them from predators or keeping them indoors if the weather was particularly bad.

The house contains nests and angled perches for roosting. The building not only provides security and shelter for the chickens but also encourages egg laying in a specific area for ease of gathering.

In the morning, the protective door would be opened, eggs collected, and the chickens would once again begin their daily free-ranging activities.

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

Location. 40° 36.134′ N, 82° 15.679′ W. Marker is in Loudonville, Ohio, in Ashland County. It is in Green Township. Marker can be reached from Ohio 3, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3175 OH-3, Loudonville OH 44842, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sorghum Press (a few steps from this marker); The Corn Crib (a few steps from this marker); The Plow (within shouting distance of this marker); The Outhouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Brief History of the Mill (about 400 feet away); Wolf Creek (Pine Run) Grist Mill (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loudonville.

More about this marker. The marker is in the vicinity of the Wolf Creek Grist Mill in Mohican State Park.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 27, 2024

2. The Henhouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.