The textile industry powered the economic development of west and northwest Georgia in the 19th and 20th centuries. Several water-powered mills emerged in the antebellum period; but the late 19th century brought more growth as new technology allowed entrepreneurs to build cotton mills in towns and cities. The industry diversified in the 1920s; when hosiery mills moved to the region; and local businessmen established the apparel industry around Bremen. At the same time; a handicraft chenille business evolved in northwest Georgia; leading to the thriving carpet industry still centered in Dalton. Although many of the mills and plants have closed; the landscape of this region displays the strong presence of the textile industry. The West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail; a heritage tourism initiative extending from Columbus to Dalton; explores the rich history of these communities and the people who lived and worked in them.
#3780047 in eBooks 2012-01-31 2012-01-31File Name: B01A6X3YCG
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Judy CorbinGreat book about an interesting area.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Not Worth the PurchaseBy Steve TurleyIn associating their name with this work the Historic Wallace Preservation Society calls into question their very existence and credibility. The author mentions two published historical works on the Valley but has apparently never read them or the authors draft was never proofed.The author places the Wallace town fire in 1889; the snags behind Wallace as Western Larch; the Mammoth mine/mill above Burke; photos of Mullan or Burke children/women as c1860s.The Wallace town fire occured in1890; the snags are dead trees from forest fires; the mine/mill above Burke is the Tiger mine. There were 2 prospectors on the flats at Mullan in the 1860s but this is approximately 20 years before Wallace/Burke or Mullan had the first settlers.Its unfortunate that this exploitational seepage should be associated with such a worthy subject. It furthers no ones interest other than the author.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy jpwestfallGreat gift for my father; who grew up in the Silver Valley. He really enjoyed it!
