The history of Santa Rosa County is closely associated with wood and water. Harvesting of the huge virgin pine trees that covered the area attracted industry and labor. Streams and rivers powered the machinery used to harvest the timber and also provided the means of transport. The sawmills; shipyards; turpentine stills; and related industriesmade Santa Rosa County the most industrialized county in Florida prior to the Civil War. After the war; the county rebuilt from the damage done not by raiding Yankee troops; but by retreating Confederates. The whine of the steam saw signaled the beginning of an era of great prosperity; an era that saw Milton build some of its most famous buildings and prominent businesses.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Ridgeville Township Has EvolvedBy Russell G. MooreCarol Klear has been elected to narrate the history of North Ridgeville. Ohio. Who better? Carol Klear had been the long time editor of the local North Ridgeville newspaper. The Press and Light.After searching near and far for history of my hometown with little or no result. finally a quality pictoral history has emerged. North Ridgeville history seems to be the best kept secret on the internet. The North Ridgeville Historical Society does have a website. but contains a mere few paragraphs on the citys rich history.Photographic images of days gone by bring the city into a new light for new residents and lifers alike. Prominent names of the citys great past are matched with faces. Pitts. Diederich. Myers. Bauldaff. Worcester. Noll and Smith along with many others come alive within the pages.This book is the best source of the history of North Ridgeville and pays off big with excellent photographs. They are arranged in well written chapters starting with The Faith of Our Fathers. The following chapters tell a rich tale of the people. their work and the lives of North Ridgeville.I love this book. Its been a long time coming and it is well received in our North Ridgeville home.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellant!By Lord Kenneth of the divine order of born again saints.these books are like family albums and a glimps in the past..worth every cent..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Mokie SunshineI loved this book and the rich history it provided.
