Near Volant in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Neshannock Potato
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 30, 2011
1. Neshannock Potato Marker
The once widely-known and choice variety originated just west of here, on a farm occupied by John Gilkey, 1798-1826. A brother, James, was fellow-worker. Their potato was also called Mercer or Gilkey.
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list.
Location. 41° 6.7′ N, 80° 13.033′ W. Marker is near Volant, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of Perry Highway (U.S. 19) and Shaw Road (County Route 1004), on the right when traveling south on Perry Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Volant PA 16156, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Johnston Tavern (approx. 2.7 miles away); Pandenarium (approx. 5½ miles away); Westminster College (approx. 6.1 miles away); East Diamond (approx. 6.1 miles away); West Diamond (approx. 6.2 miles away); New Wilmington (approx. 6.2 miles away); Timeline of Grove City Catholicism
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Also see . . .
1. Neshannock Potato. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission website homepage (Submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 30, 2011
2. Neshannock Potato Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,210 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
