P.M. Stubblefield Homestead in 1887

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Descriptive Information

Description

Phineas M. Stubblefield built this farm and home in 1887.

Interpretation

The barn is a two-level, or bank, barn and is modeled off those that originated in Switzerland and later were common in Pennsylvania.

Inscription

The P.M. Stubblefield farm in Funk's Grove Township, 1887. Note the bank barn and the wide range of fencing which is typical of the period. (P&B)

Lesson Plans / Themes

Learning Standards

Author or Creator

McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.

Other Contributors

Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-

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

Temporal Coverage

1887

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	P.M. Stubblefield Homestead in 1887
Description	Phineas M. Stubblefield built this farm and home in 1887.
Interpretation	The barn is a two-level, or bank, barn and is modeled off those that originated in Switzerland and later were common in Pennsylvania.
Inscription	The P.M. Stubblefield farm in Funk's Grove Township, 1887. Note the bank barn and the wide range of fencing which is typical of the period. (P&B)
Lesson Plans / Themes	How We Learn About Communities Communities and Geography American Communities in History
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-
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 (Ill.) Hedges (Plants) Fencing Homesteading
Temporal Coverage	1887
Collection Publisher	McLean County Museum of History
Rights	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	mch0277 IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 4:20, p. 54
Date Created	7-18-00
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

P.M. Stubblefield Homestead in 1887