Pioneers in Textiles - 3F 20 - Lawrenceburg, TN
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N 35° 14.569 W 087° 21.102
16S E 468001 N 3900026
On the old hwy entering from the west.
Waymark Code: WMWHXJ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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County of marker: Lawrence County
Location of marker: W. Gaines St. (TN 242) & Ezell Drive, Lawrenceburg
Marker erected by: Tennessee Historical Commission

Marker Text:

PIONEERS IN TEXTILES
From 1850 to 1861, the center for the cotton and wool spinning industry was hereabouts, many mills being located on Shoal Creek. First was Hope Factory, built just upstream by William Parks in 1823. Other were Glen Factory, Crescent Mills, Crowson Woolen Mill. The last closed about 1865.

Marker Name: Pioneers in Textiles

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Highway

Marker Number: 3F 20

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission

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