A Brief History of Easley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467119337)

Easley has a rare combination of a quaint Main Street and a thriving industrial presence. The city was a series of small farms and open land until residents convinced officials to make the area a stop along the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railroad after the Civil War. Access to the railroad and the popularity of cotton spurred an era of rapid growth and expansion, culminating in the dominance of the textile industry throughout most of the twentieth century. While cotton drove textiles in the area, advances in agriculture and manufacturing brought dozens of companies, placing Easley at the center of the state's biggest industrial area. Author Chad Stewart details the history of a city that moved from sleepy train stop to vibrant South Carolina city.

Author: R. Chad Stewart
ISBN-10: 1467119334
ISBN-13: 9781467119337
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2017
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.30d