The Landing in Shakopee in Scott County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Have You Any Wool?

Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024

1. Have You Any Wool? Marker

Inscription.

Curly, fluffy wool is one of the most important things people get from sheep. During the Civil War (1861-1865), demand for wool uniforms for Union soldiers increased, so farmers raised more sheep to fill the demand. In the 1870's farmers raised even more sheep as they were encouraged to diversify their crops. Instead of growing just wheat, crop rotation and the addition of livestock like sheep was encouraged.

What Do They Eat?
These sheep eat grasses and other pasture plants. They may also eat feed like corn, grains, and hay.

Erected by Three Rivers Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 44° 48.207′ N, 93° 29.334′ W. Marker is in Shakopee, Minnesota, in Scott County. It is in The Landing. It can be reached from County Road 101. The marker is at The Landing heritage park, at the 1889 Farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2187 County Highway 101, Shakopee MN 55379, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in the Minnesota River Valley

and in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Milk or Meat? (here, next to this marker); A Practical Education for All (a few steps from this marker); Growing Profits (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Murphy's Inn (about 300 feet away); What's the Buzz? (about 400 feet away); Loads of Work (about 500 feet away); Rich Land Abounds! (about 500 feet away); Workin' on the Railroad (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shakopee.

More about this marker. The grounds of The Landing are free to access year-round.

Have You Any Wool? marker (right of two markers at far left) at The Landing's 1889 Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024

2. Have You Any Wool? marker (right of two markers at far left) at The Landing's 1889 Farm

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.