Flint Corn

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Descriptive Information

Title

Flint Corn

Description

Flint corn was praised by early farmers for its ability to withstand wind and weather, but it was not well regarded as livestock feed.

Interpretation

Corn was grown for many different purposes. Different varieties were chosen based on their purposes.

Inscription

Flint Corn was praised by early farmers for its ability to withstand wind and weather, but not well regarded as livestock feed. (Funk Heritage Trust)

Lesson Plans / Themes

Learning Standards

Author or Creator

McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.

Other Contributors

Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-

Source

ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)
The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.

Subject / Keywords

Temporal Coverage

1830

Collection Publisher

McLean County Museum of History

Rights

Resource Identifier

Date Created

7-18-00

Collection Title

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Collection

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Title	Flint Corn
Description	Flint corn was praised by early farmers for its ability to withstand wind and weather, but it was not well regarded as livestock feed.
Interpretation	Corn was grown for many different purposes. Different varieties were chosen based on their purposes.
Inscription	Flint Corn was praised by early farmers for its ability to withstand wind and weather, but not well regarded as livestock feed. (Funk Heritage Trust)
Lesson Plans / Themes	American Communities in History Communities and Geography How We Learn About Communities
Learning Standards	18 Social systems 16 History 15 Economics
Author or Creator	McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.
Other Contributors	Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-
Source	ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997) The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.
Subject / Keywords	Corn McLean County (Ill.)
Temporal Coverage	1830
Collection Publisher	McLean County Museum of History
Rights	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 1:21, p. 15 mch0221
Date Created	7-18-00
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Flint Corn