Explore the Oliver Tractor Museum: A Legacy of Innovation in American Farming
The Groundbreaking Chilled Plow: A Revolution in Agriculture Imagine the arduous task of farming in the 19th century—plowing stubborn prairie soil with inefficient tools. Then, picture James Oliver's innovation: the chilled iron plow. Patented in 1855, this wasn't merely an improvement; it was a transformative leap forward. Its superior design, capable of effortlessly slicing through tough earth, dramatically increased farming efficiency, fundamentally altering agricultural practices. This singular invention laid the groundwork for the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, the genesis of the legacy celebrated at the Oliver Tractor Museum....