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PARROTT IMPLEMENT CO. |
| Name: | PARROTT IMPLEMENT CO. | |||
| Address: | 396 E BLAGROVE ST | |||
| City: | RICHWOOD | State: Ohio | Zip: 43344 | Country: USA |
| Phone: | 740-943-2348 | Fax: | Toll Free: | |
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| Description: | Over fifty years ago, two brothers joined forces and purchased the John Deere business in Richwood, which continues to be a leader in the state, complimented by a third generation Parrott to carry on the family name. In January 1946, Donald D. and Chester Parrott bought the John Deere operation from Tom Navin. Chet (as he became known by his friends) had returned from the Navy coming out of WWII and brother Don decided to become business partners. After the war, farm equipment was not plentiful and Military men were given the first option of purchasing tractors from a waiting list. Parrott's business consisted of eight employees. Among the original employees was H. R. "Squirrely" Cowgill, a longtime resident of Richwood. Another employee, Max Robinson of near Richwood worked with the business during off season farm work or when the weather conditions were unfavorable for farming. Business hours at the dealership were six days a week from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. plus evening hours on Saturday until 11PM. Parrott Implement Company co-founders were brothers Chester, left, and Donald Parrott. The January 3, 1946 edition of The Richwood Gazette predicted much success for the new businessmen. Bill Parrott, son of Donald on right, joins the business in 1966 and is the current general manager. In the early years, machinery was delivered to Richwood by railroad. Small equipment (planters, plows and discs) were unloaded from railroad cars near the original facility which was located off Fulton Street (the present location of Gilliland Autobody), opposite the Hunt Milling Company. Luger equipment such as combines, had to be unloaded from railroad cars from the tracks behind the present location of Richwood Flowers and Gifts. Many area dealers combined their orders and had tractors delivered in. Delaware. Each business provided drivers who took the tractors over the road to their respective dealerships. The most popular tractors in those days were John Deere A's and B's. In the 1940s equipment most often used was 2 or 3 bottom plows, 6 and 8 foot pull-type discs, horse-drawn planters and sickle bar mowers. The first diesel John Deere tractor was built in 1949. The JD116, the first wire-tied baler, sold in Ohio went to Richwood resident Jess Roberts, the father of Russ Roberts. Russ custom-baled for many area farmers. Carl Worthington was one of the first farmers in the area to receive a tractor and plow which was used on the Hoskins Farm on Mulvane Road, outside of the village limits. In the following years, two cylinder tractors were no longer made as a result of the demand for 4 and 6 cylinder tractors. Die-hard farmers, however, were faithful to the ever popular JD 730, a 2 cylinder tractor. Don and Chet traveled throughout the state trying to locate this popular tractor for their long waiting list of customers. In 1963, John Deere Company expanded into the lawn and garden business. The JD 110 lawn and garden tractor was quite popular. When the Parrott brothers received their first shipment, (the cost of the tractor was $450) they thought it was a bit too pricey. With the farm industry advancing, so did the machinery. Diesel engines were in demand and the size of the equipment enlarged. Cab tractors and drive-type combines were too big to fit inside the-repair shop for maintenance. The shop building was soon added to accommodate the much larger equipment. In 1966, Don's son, William Parrott joined the family business, first as a salesman. A John Deere territory manager, Charlie Soltis joined the growing business in 1972. With the increased demand for equipment, it was decided a new, larger facility Was needed. In 1974, the present Parrott Implement dealership on St. Rt. 47 East was dedicated. Seven acres were purchased from Hamilton Newman. Chet and Don bought a dump truck which was used to haul 14,000 tons of stone for the foundation of the building and the 7-acre lot/ The 50,000 square foot facility currently houses a salesroom, tire, lawn and garden, parts and repair departments. A paint/washroom building and a warehouse were also built. Three more acres were later acquired to expand the area for display of used and new equipment. At any given time local and out-of-town customers can be seen driving through rows and rows of equipment. |
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