William Haskell Neal 3A 213
N 36° 12.031 W 086° 09.876
16S E 575102 N 4006512
Very limited parking on side of road. "Maple Dale Farm was the home of William Haskell Neal.
Waymark Code: WMVNQX
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2017
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Maple Dale Farm was the home of William Haskell Neal. Originator of Neal's Paymaster Corn. In 1898 he began field selection of seed corn from stalks bearing two ears. His corn breeding experimentation marked the beginning of hybrid corn in the United States. This work led to significant increases in farm productivity and to more income for farmers. In 1937 Neal was the first person inducted in to the Tennessee Agriculture Hall of Fame. He died July 10th 1934 and his remains were interred in the Bethlehem Cemetery.
Marker Name: William Haskell Neal 3A 213
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3A 213
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commision
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