Oakdale Cotton Mills; in continuous operation in rural Jamestown since 1865; began as Logan Manufacturing Company immediately after the Civil War. Its primary backer; Cyrus P. Mendenhall; was a descendant of Jamestowns early Quaker settler James Mendenhall. In the late 1880s; the mills ownership moved to the Ragsdale family; which still owns it five generations later. Oakdales mill village dates from the same period. Some families have lived and worked at Oakdale for multiple generations; developing a culture based on mutual trust and respect. As the mill struggles to compete with overseas products and as the number of employees dwindles; it is clear that a way of life and an industrial era are ending.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love It!By D.M.Lots of local history and great photos. . .L:ove it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great findBy CustomerSo many photos brought back memories. Well done.2 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Wyoming!By C. MillerHaving been born and raised in Rock Springs; I was anxious to read the book...there is nothing to read! This is simply a pictorial collection...frequently not organized by topic nor time. I was somewhat disappointed. The only high point was that my Grandfather was pictured.
