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Sheep were first introduced into the American agricultural landscape by Spanish explorers in the 1500s.
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Sheep were introduced into the American agricultural landscape by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. By 1810, the U.S. had a woolen textile industry in New England and sheep were a familiar sight in the countryside. Today, wool is produced in all 50 states.
This
stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service
on January 19, 1971 .