Richland Cotton Mill - Columbia, SC
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N 33° 59.333 W 081° 01.686
17S E 497404 N 3760923
One of many historic structures found in the downtown area of this capitol city. It now serves as apartments.
Waymark Code: WM8YC7
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member SearchN
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The Richland Cotton Mill signifies Columbia's development as a cotton textile center in the late 19th century. Locally generated design and capital set this mill apart from others of the time, which were developed through northern interests.

From the Richland County Website

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From Wikipedia:

The first few years of the 20th century saw Columbia emerge as a regional textile manufacturing center. In 1907, Columbia had six mills in operation: Richland, Granby, Olympia, Capital City, Columbia, and Palmetto. Combined, they employed over 3,400 workers with an annual payroll of $819,000, giving the Midlands an economic boost of over $4.8 million.

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Year built?: unknown

Is the mill or gin still in operation?: No

What is or was processed here?: Cotton

Are tours available?: None offered, view from the outside only.

How is or was it powered?: unknown

Related link to this waymark.: Not listed

What is it used as today?: Not listed

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