Allen in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Single Blade Plow with Corn Seed Planter

Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2026

1. Single Blade Plow with Corn Seed Planter Marker

Inscription.
This implement was used for planting corn at a time when farmers relied upon, ‘check row planting.’ The field was grid-marked horizontally and vertically with wire; the crossings were called ‘checks.’ The planter was pulled by one or two horses or mules harnessed to a single or double tree and fastened to a long wooden tongue. The rows were as wide as the horses. The lidded seed box was behind the horses, the farmer watched for the ‘checks’ and moved the handle to release the seed. He was considered proficient if the corn grew lined up.

*donated by Kerry Johnson

Erected by City of Allen and Allen Heritage Guild.

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

Location. 33° 6.304′ N, 96° 39.856′ W. Marker is in Allen, Texas, in Collin County. It is on Saint Mary Drive 0.1 miles east of N Cedar Drive, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the grounds of the Allen Heritage Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 460 St Mary Dr, Allen TX 75002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

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 in Allen (here, next to this marker); Drag Scraper (here, next to this marker); Moline Plow, 6008, 6041A, 5980 (here, next to this marker); Farm Animals (here, next to this marker); The Barn (here, next to this marker); Barn & Shed / Tenant House (a few steps from this marker); Tenant House (a few steps from this marker); Corn Sheller (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allen.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Single Blade Plow with Corn Seed Planter Marker

Single Blade Plow with Corn Seed Planter Marker (Left Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2026

3. Single Blade Plow with Corn Seed Planter Marker (Left Side)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.