Around Greensboro covers communities of southeastern Greene County; including Greensboro at its heart. Greensboro was originally called Delight by the Mingo Indians who lived in the region. Because of its location on the Monongahela River; it quickly became an important trading location for the trappers and settlers moving through in the late 1700s. Later; Albert Gallatin introduced a group of Belgian glassblowers to the area; and in 1807; the glassworks in Greensboro was opened. As the glass business began to fade; another took its place. The area was rich in clay; which would be vital to the development of the pottery industry. From the 1840s to 1915; pottery was king in Greensboro; and the town boomed. As the pottery industry faded; it too would be replaced by another industry: coal. Greensboro; once famous for its glass and pottery; became known for its bituminous coal mines. This book covers the early days of Greensboro to the devastating Election Day Flood of 1985.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. wonderfulBy Lee W. Sellmangreat book with lots of history of my home town... thanks Michael0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CyanCyanMy husband was born in King of Prussia great gift for him and his sisters!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic Book - Worth BuyingBy Robert J. Joos Jr.What a great book. Its full of pictures of areas in King Of Prussia that will boggle your mind. To see what used to be and compare it to what it is now in the township is wild. Though I thought a place or two was left out; Mr. Morrison did a great job with the book. A must have if you enjoy local history.
