Neshannock Potato
Title
Neshannock Potato
Title
Neshannock Potato
Date
1948-03-19
County
Lawrence
Type
Roadside
Marker Location
US 19 at SR 1004 (Shaw Rd.) just S of Mercer County line, New Wilmington
Marker Text
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.
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Citation
“Neshannock Potato,” The Land of Penn and Plenty: Bringing History to the Table, accessed April 20, 2024, https://pafoodways.omeka.net/items/show/2.