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Warren County's Nursery Industry
Nashville Hwy, McMinnville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 42' 17.1",
-85° 50' 22.56"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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This region probably has the largest number of native woody plant species on earth. In 1887 J. H. H. Boyd began collecting seeds and plants from forests to sell around the world. With sons Fernando and Jim, he located near McMinnville in 1904. Warren County's soil and climate proved ideal for plant nurseries. In became one of the world's greatest producers of nursery stock.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Warren County's Nursery Industry Tennessee Map
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