My 'Net Dictionary says a rod is "A linear measure equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet (5.03 meters). Also called pole2. Jo jo.kester@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley" <unicorn1945@sbcglobal.net> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [INRANDOL] How long is a rod? > Gina, > > I looked it up on Merriam-Webster online dictionary and it says that a rod is a measurement of weight. I thought it was a measurement of length but am unable to get anything on that as yet. I've emailed my dad - he was an engineer and is a genius at those terms. If you don't find it before he answers... > > Shirley > ----- Original Message ----- > From: The Richardson's > To: INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:30 PM > Subject: [INRANDOL] How long is a rod? > > > Ok List, > > I have a bit of a trivia question, > > How long exactly is a "rod" . I have seen it mentioned several times in history books and was curious as to how long a "rod" was?? > > Any Ideas?? > > Gina Richardson > INGenWeb Volunteer Coordinator > Randolph County IN http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/ > > > ==== INRANDOL Mailing List ==== > Would anyone like to submit a phrase or thought for the day for the tagline, send an Email to Gina Richardson richardson69@comcast.net > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > ==== INRANDOL Mailing List ==== > GENEALOGY:Where You Confuse The Dead And Irritate The Living! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >