Valdese in Burke County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hay Rake

— Waldensian Trail of Faith —

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 2, 2025

1. Hay Rake Marker

Inscription. Once the hay crop has been mowed, it is left to dry with the sun in the field. When the hay is dry, a Hay Rake is used to rake the hay in rows so it can be handled easier for storage in the barn or made into bales.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.

Location. 35° 44.867′ N, 81° 34.057′ W. Marker is in Valdese, North Carolina, in Burke County. It can be reached from the intersection of Church Street Northwest and Lincoln Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Location of the marker and hay rake is the Waldensian Trail of Faith Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Church St NW, Valdese NC 28690, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory

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of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beckwith School (here, next to this marker); Edict of Emancipation - 1848 (a few steps from this marker); Hay Baler (a few steps from this marker); Mower (a few steps from this marker); The Tron House (a few steps from this marker); Mill Stone (a few steps from this marker); Monument at Sibaud (a few steps from this marker); Corn Planter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdese.

Hay Rake and marker. Museum driveway and field are in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 2, 2025

2. Hay Rake and marker. Museum driveway and field are in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.