North Madison in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Flint Corn
(Zea mays everta)
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
1. Flint Corn Marker
The Plant
Flint corn requires a full, daily dose of sunlight, fertile and well-draining soil, and a sufficient amount of nitrogen.
Corn threats: root/stalk rot, drought, cross pollination/over pollination. The biggest things to prevent these are to porperly space your corn, check your corn daily for disease, and supplement it with nutrients if needed.
The Benefits
Zea mays everta in its popped form is fairly nutritional-high in fiber, carbs, antioxidants,
This specific type of corn can actually help with digestion issues, among other things.
Corn is apart of the 3 sisters, which also includes beans and squash.
The Cultural Connection
Corn has been a spiritual symbol to most Indigenous American cultures. The symbolism was it was a sacred gift and a symbol of sustenance, fertility, and connection to the earth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 41° 47.358′ N, 81° 4.088′ W. Marker is in North Madison, Ohio, in Lake County. It
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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: Green Beans (here, next to this marker); Broccoli (here, next to this marker); Sugar Snap Pea (here, next to this marker); Squash (here, next to this marker); Early Fortune Cucumber (here, next to this marker); Lettuce (here, next to this marker); Curly Kale (here, next to this marker); Touchon Carrot (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
2. Flint Corn 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 9 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.
