Standing Tall Mary-Leila Cotton Mill Smoke Stack Art

by Reid Callaway

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Standing Tall Mary-Leila Cotton Mill Smoke Stack Art

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Reid Callaway

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Standing Tall....by Reid Callaway
Mary-Leila Cotton Mill Smoke Stack Art

The Mary-Leila Cotton Mill opened in Greensboro in 1899. It was the first industrial factory to arrive in Greene County, as the community attempted to diversify its cotton-based economy. World War II (1941-45) proved a boon to the cotton mill, though it would achieve a certain amount of adverse notoriety when its workers went on strike for higher wages in 1941.

Located between the Ogeechee and Oconee rivers in Georgia's formerly rich cotton belt, Greensboro lies at the heart of Greene County, halfway between Atlanta and Augusta. The Creek Indians prized this region for its abundant game. The Georgia legislature created the county in hopes of attracting white settlers to the region and dislodging the Creeks. Although the state attempted to maintain a facade of legality in taking Indian lands, tensions ran high between white newcomers and Native Americans. In 1787 Indians attacked Greensboro, burning homes and killing residents. Despite these and other difficulties of frontier life, Greensboro and Greene County grew rapidly.

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Standing Tall......by Reid Callaway
Mary-Leila Cotton Mill Smoke Stack Art

The Mary-Leila Cotton Mill opened in Greensboro in 1899. It was the first industrial factory to arrive in Greene County, as the community attempted to diversify its cotton-based economy. World War II (1941-45) proved a boon to the cotton mill, though it would achieve a certain amount of adverse notoriety when its workers went on strike for higher wages in 1941.

Located between the Ogeechee and Oconee rivers in Georgia's formerly rich cotton belt, Greensboro lies at the heart of Greene County, halfway between Atlanta and Augusta. The Creek Indians prized this region for its abundant game. The Georgia legislature created the county in hopes of attracting white settlers to the region and dislodging the Creeks. Although the state attempted to maintain a facade of legality in taking Indian lands, tensions ran high between white newcomers and Native Americans. In 1787 Indians attacked Greensboro, burning homes and killing residents. Despite these and other difficulties of frontier life, Greensboro and Greene County grew rapidly.

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Comments, Likes and Favorites are appreciated... :-)

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