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University of Illinois Morrow Plots

Urbana, Illinois • Champaign County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The University of Illinois Morrow Plots are a National Historic Landmark, established in 1876. This agricultural experimental field showcases long-term crop rotation and soil fertility studies on a continuously cultivated site.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
1.3
Listed Date
5/23/1968
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Agriculture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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