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Record #:
13848
Author(s):
Sharpe, Bill
Abstract:
Rockingham County was established in 1785. Named for sympathizer of the Patriot cause, Charles Watson Wentworth, the Marquis of Rockingham, this tract of land encompasses 370,560 acres and contains a population of 64,816. Settled by the English and Scotch-Irish, Rockingham residents make a living by working in the textile, energy, and agriculture industries.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 43, Mar 1953, p3-5, 13-15, il, map Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Rockingham--History; Rockingham--Industry
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Record #:
25619
Author(s):
Adams, Jerry
Abstract:
Located in Eden, the Miller Brewing Co. brought mixed blessings to the Southern community. THE INDEPENDENT takes a look at what happens when a big, modern, unionized industry moves in beside traditional companies.
Source:
Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 3 Issue 9, May 10-23 1985, p5-7, por
Subject(s):
Miller Brewing Co. (Eden); Rockingham--Industry
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