North Madison in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Curly Kale
(Brassica oleracea)
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
1. Curly Kale Marker
The Plant
Appreciates the sun and can grow through colder seasons
Mulching kale beds with leaves and organic matter helps provide nutrients and provide warmth
Cabbage worms and small green caterpillars both feed on kale
The Benefits
Vitamins K, C, and A
High amounts of manganese, riboflavin, calcium, folate, and carotenoid groups
Antioxidant, anticancer, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal properties
The Cultural Connection
Kale originally from the Mediterranean, has become very popular in the U.S, especially in a particular town, Duluth, Mn. The community dedicated an entire year to kale and celebrated with a large feast with dishes all including kale.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Events.
Location. 41° 47.357′ N, 81° 4.09′ W. Marker is in North Madison, Ohio, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of Middle Ridge Road (County Route 22) and Burns Road when traveling west on Middle Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6111 Middle Ridge Rd, Madison OH 44057,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lettuce (here, next to this marker); Green Beans (here, next to this marker); Savoy Spinach (here, next to this marker); Flint Corn (here, next to this marker); Broccoli (here, next to this marker); Squash (here, next to this marker); Tomato (here, next to this marker); Sugar Snap Pea (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Madison.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
2. Curly Kale Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
