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Neshannock Potato

Lawrence County · dedicated 1948 · US 19 at SR 1004 (Shaw Rd.) just S of Mercer County line, New Wilmington

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.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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