Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Abandoned Farm Equipment

— Greensprings Interpretive Trail —

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 14, 2026

1. Abandoned Farm Equipment Marker

Inscription. Wheat was usually trodden out by horses or oxen and threshing machines were rare. By the mid-nineteenth century, progressive farmers eagerly embraced improvements as they came along. Many bought farm machinery and joined agricultural societies, where they shared their knowledge. This agricultural equipment was abandoned the 1950s. Can you guess what they are? They are hay loaders, used to gather hay or wheat from the field and loaded onto a hay truck. Can you determine whether a horse or a tractor pulled it? Examine the hitch.

Erected by James City County Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 37° 14.728′ N, 76° 47.348′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. It can be reached from Greenspring Trail. Marker is on the Greensprings Interpretive Trail. The address given is the address for Jamestown High School, which includes the northern trailhead and parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3751 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States

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Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory 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: Agriculture on the Mainland (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Green Spring (a few steps from this marker); Mainland Farm (a few steps from this marker); The Governor's Land (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Life on the Main (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Governor's Land (about 400 feet away); Bacon's Rebellion (about 600 feet away); Tobacco, The Money Crop (about 700 feet away).

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 14, 2026

2. Abandoned Farm Equipment Marker

Marker is the 2nd shown, center distant. There are four total markers in this clearing.

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bacon's Rebellion (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Abandoned Farm Equipment image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 14, 2026

3. Abandoned Farm Equipment

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.