Record #:

10359

Author(s):

Watson, C.M.

Abstract:

Since 1888, the Harris Clay Company, located in western North Carolina, has been the miner and refiner of kaolin in the United States. The main mines are located in Avery and Mitchell Counties. Kaolin is more generally known as North Carolina China Clay, and it is used in the manufacture of fine china, hotel china, and electrical porcelain.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 15 Issue 6, Nov 1957, p107, 112, il

Subject(s):

Kaolin industry--North Carolina, Western; Kaolin mines and mining--North Carolina, Western