Cedar Shoals – Porterdale – 1821 - NCHS 11 - Newton Co., GA - Georgia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Cedar Shoals – Porterdale – 1821

The hydropower of a 48 foot fall on the River attracted early industry. 1831, Noah Phillips & partners had made the town of Cedar Shoals an impressive industrial complex -- sawmills, grist mill, cotton, wool, chair factories and a cotton plantation. Aided by the proximity of the railroad (1845) the mills remained active, particularly during the Civil War. In 1890, the complex was sold to Bibb Mfg. Co. The company expanded and provided the supports required by the employees. A model textile village evolved. Cedar Shoals was renamed Porterdale in honor of O.S. Porter in 1917. Famous for the production of yarn and seine twine, the mills expanded to 2500 employees during the most productive years (1940 – 1970). By 1996, only Osprey Mill remains. The town is now governed by a Mayor and Council.

Placed By Landmark Committee
Newton County Historical Site 11, May 15, 1996

Cedar Shoals – Porterdale – 1821

Type of Marker: Building Marker #: NCHS 11 Date: May 15, 1996 Sponsor: Newton County Historical Society

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