Worm Fence
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https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/f041d070-0d92-0135-23f6-0050569601ca-fDescriptive Information
Title | Worm Fence |
Description | This zigzag, or worm, fence was common for pioneer fields, although such fencing took up valuable land. |
Interpretation | Fence was important in raising corn because the crop could not be raised until a field was fenced. Worm fences were those first used by early farmers. |
Inscription | Zigzag or worm fences were common pioneer expedients but consumed much valuable land. Corn could not be raised until the field was fenced. (W.Walters) |
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Author or Creator | McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill. |
Other Contributors | Walters, William D, Jr., 1942- |
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Temporal Coverage | 1840/1870 |
Collection Publisher | McLean County Museum of History |
Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
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Date Created | 7-18-00 |
Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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