Plowing a Field by junge1
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This boy is plowing a field in Intercourse.
Intercourse was established in 1754 as Cross Keys. Cross Keys was changed to Intercourse in 1814. There are several theories as to the origin of the name. Some think it has to do with an interchange, a crossing of roads. In recent times a sexual connotation has been implied.
Intercourse is an unincorporated village of approximately 1,000 inhabitants, Amish and Mennonites, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in what is known as Amish Country.
Traditionally when sons married they were given some land to start their own farms. Well, they have run out of land. Some of the families have moved away to other states and others have diversified. The Amish now make wood products, such as furniture, garden furniture, and wooden knickknacks, quilts and apparel, candles, and market dairy products and produce for sale. Tourism also plays a big role in their economy.
The post office in Intercourse, aware of the sexual connotation of the village's name, has set aside a special stamp tourists can request when mailing postcards.
The population of Intercourse consists of Amish and Mennonites, and frankly, I don't know the difference. The village has electric power, as can be seen on the previous upload, and the buggy in the previous upload was travelling along the main road, highway 340.
Stores generally use electric power but most homesteads don't. Dairy product and produce is kept in refrigerators powered by gas. Some of the inhabitants drive cars (plain paint, no chrome), but most use horse drawn buggies. An open buggy indicates no attachment of the driver, closed buggies means married.
In summer this place is overrun by tourists from nearby states who buy locally produced products.
This picture was taken on 8 June 2009.
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SORRY, I WILL COMMENT LATER TODAY!!!
Comments (37)
pspworkshop
Its hard working on the field!!! Great shot.
moochagoo
I've seen that when i was young (I'm 65). Souvenirs !
Richardphotos
one group is more against using any modern invention.more pious if you may. do not forget the awesome pastries they make.I use to go to a store near Dallas to buy their rolls . I can not recall seeing anyone plowing using a horse or mule.really a pleasure to see this Sig
duncanoooo
Great picture Sig!
Buffalo1
What a great photo. Despite the use of horses and mules, the antique method of farming is profitable for the Amish. Lower overhead costs I suppose.
debbielove
Great capture.. really cool.. And why not just change the name guys?? But hey! Whatever! Good one Sig... rib
mariogiannecchini
Excellent capture