Union Bridge in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Reaping Machine
Photographed by F. Robby, December 27, 2004
1. The First Reaping Machine Marker
reaping machine
in the world was invented by
Jacob R. Thomas
Erected 1937 by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 39° 34.136′ N, 77° 11.168′ W. Marker is in Union Bridge, Maryland, in Carroll County. It is on Bucher John Street 0.1 miles east of Good Intent Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union Bridge MD 21791, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Safety Follows Wisdom (approx. half a mile away); World's First Reaping Machine (approx. half a mile away); Blue Ridge College Bell (approx. half a mile away); Western Maryland Railway Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); Union Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Elmer A. Wolfe High School (approx. Ύ mile away);
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,017 times since then and 50 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 15, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
