The counterwheel pit at the site of the 1962 archaeological dig which unearthed the remains of the original John Deere blacksmith shop as well as the remains of a later 19th century home built on the site. The dig unearthed numerous artifacts. John Deere Historic Site (John Deere House &amp; Shop) - Grand Detour, Illinois, United States. U.S. National Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Historic Landmark.
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