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

Sunlight Wanted

Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024

1. Sunlight Wanted Marker

Inscription.

Minnesota winters make raising chickens a challenge. Our short winter days do not have the full 12 hours of sunlight chickens need each day to lay an egg. Despite that challenge, almost every farm in Minnesota had chickens by 1880! Eggs provided an important and consistent food source families could rely on. Continuing demand for chicken and eggs means you're likely to spot many heritage breeds of chickens on farms today.

What Do They Eat?
These chickens are fed corn. They also eat leafy greens and may forage for insects. Clover and dandelion leaves are a treat!

Erected by Three Rivers Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 44° 48.186′ N, 93° 29.515′ 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, in the middle of the historical village. 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,

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this marker is 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: Network Connection (a few steps from this marker); One-Stop Shop (a few steps from this marker); All Under One Roof (a few steps from this marker); A Foundation for the Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Carefully Crafted (within shouting distance of this marker); Come Together! (within shouting distance of this marker); The House the Banker Built (within shouting distance of this marker); The Art of Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shakopee.

Sunlight Wanted Marker in the historical village at The Landing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024

2. Sunlight Wanted Marker in the historical village at The Landing

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.