Walkertown (Paperback)

European settlers came into the area now known as Walkertown as early as the 1750s. From 1850 through the early 20th century, the local economy was dependent on farming, lumber manufacturing, grain milling, and merchandising. Tobacco manufacturing began
early in the 19th century and became a thriving industry for the Sullivan, Booe, Poindexter, and Crews families. The Roanoke & Southern Railroad began serving Walkertown in 1889, and with it the availability of larger markets spurred the growth of industry. The Leight Lumber Company was established near the depot around 1890 and prospered by making boxes for manufacturers and lumber for construction. The Walkertown Chair Company, begun in 1903, flourished until a devastating fire destroyed most of the buildings in 1940. The Walkertown Roller Mill, built by Robah Payne around 1900, has changed hands a few times and is now the oldest continuously operating business in Walkertown.

General

Imprint:	Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Images of America
Release date:	2012
First published:	2012
Foreword by:	Walkertown Area Historical Society
Authors:	Foreword by Kenneth R. "Doc" Davis
Dimensions:	231 x 163 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-7385-8225-2
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Places & peoples: general interest Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Photographic collections > General Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Books > Travel > Places & peoples: general interest
LSN:	0-7385-8225-5
Barcode:	9780738582252

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