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Karr Homestead, Bloomington, Illinois

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Title
Karr Homestead, Bloomington, Illinois
Coverage-Year
1880/1890
Description
The Karr homestead near Bloomington, photographed about 1885, shows an example of what pioneer field and fences were like.
Interpretation
Fence rails were cut in the timber found by early settlers on the prairie. These rails were used to enclose a small bit of prairie as close as possible to the edge of the woodland.
Inscription
The Karr homestead near Bloomington photographed about 1885 gives an excellent idea of what pioneer fields and fence were like. (MCHS)
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Communities and Geography
  • American Communities in History
  • Settling in the Midwest
Learning Standards
  • 15 Economics
  • 16 History
  • 18 Social systems
Author or Creator
McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Resource Type
Still image
Source
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)
Subject / Keywords
  • McLean County, Illinois  
  • Homesteading  
  • Frontier & pioneer life  
  • Fences  
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • mch0208
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 1:9, p. 7
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleKarr Homestead, Bloomington, Illinois
Coverage-Year1880/1890
DescriptionThe Karr homestead near Bloomington, photographed about 1885, shows an example of what pioneer field and fences were like.
InterpretationFence rails were cut in the timber found by early settlers on the prairie. These rails were used to enclose a small bit of prairie as close as possible to the edge of the woodland.
InscriptionThe Karr homestead near Bloomington photographed about 1885 gives an excellent idea of what pioneer fields and fence were like. (MCHS)
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Communities and Geography
  • American Communities in History
  • Settling in the Midwest
Learning Standards
  • 15 Economics
  • 16 History
  • 18 Social systems
Author or CreatorMcLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other ContributorsWalters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Resource TypeStill image
Source
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)
Subject / Keywords
  • McLean County, Illinois  
  • Homesteading  
  • Frontier & pioneer life  
  • Fences  
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
Rights StatementCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • mch0208
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 1:9, p. 7
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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