Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
16 results
for "Allhands, William A."
Currently viewing results 16 - 16
Abstract:
Corundum was discovered in the mountains of North Carolina in 1871 near the Cullasaja River, making mining history. Corundum is the hardest mineral known, with the exception of the diamond, and is used for grinding and shaping tools, polishing, and bearings in watches and scientific apparatus. The discovery of this mineral promised to be a tremendous development especially for the industrial world.