Columbia in Boone County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plot

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024

1. Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plot Marker

Inscription. Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plot has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.

Erected 1965 by National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1935.

Location. 38° 56.537′ N, 92° 19.313′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Missouri, in Boone County. Marker is at the intersection of Rollins Street and South College Avenue (Missouri Route 763), on the right when traveling west on Rollins Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 Rollins St, Columbia MO 65201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Sanborn Field (here, next to this marker); Aureomycin Originated Here (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Union Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); Kuhlman Court (approx. ¼ mile away); The F.L. Duley - M.E. Miller Erosion Plots (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Mel Carnahan Quadrangle

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Beetle Bailey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Columbia College (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . . Sanborn Field on Wikipedia. Established in 1888, it was the first facility in the United States intended to measure erosion and run-off for differing crops and agricultural practices. Work at Sanborn Field was influential in the establishment of soil conservation policy in the United States. The field is located on the east side of the University of Missouri campus. (Submitted on June 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024

2. Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plot Marker

Looking north at the intersection of College Avenue and Rollins Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.