1927 Fordson Tractor -- Tannehill Ironworks State Park, McCalla AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 33° 14.951 W 087° 04.270
16S E 493371 N 3678913
An old tractor that pulled double duty as a power supply for a mill and a plowing tractor
Waymark Code: WMWF12
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member muddawber
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An old tractor that plowed the fields and powered a sawmill is on display behind the Alabama Iron and Steel Museum at Tannehill State Park in McCalla AL . The sign at the tractor reads as follows:

"1927 FORDSON TRACTOR

This tractor furnished power for an old sawmill near Cordova AL, for almost 3 decades also used for plowing. 3 different owners to 1955.

Given in God’s name by [illegible]"
Engine Type: Internal Combustion

Wheel Type: Steel

Make: Forsdon

Model: Not listed

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