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14242
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Rocky Mount, at the time of this article, had the oldest operational cotton mill in the South. Discussed is the founding of the mill, its survival through the Civil War, and the modernization throughout the late 19th century into the early 20th century.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 18, Oct 1948, p6-7
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18984
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Rocky Mount sits astride the line dividing Nash and Edgecombe counties. Industry has played a major part in its development with over fifty manufacturing facilities, a workforce of 5,000, and an annual payroll of $5 million. The Rocky Mount Mills is the second oldest in the state. The mill has been in operation for the last 125 years.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 43, Mar 1943, p12-17, il
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36252
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Rocky Mount’s journey on the road to economic prosperity involved joining the old with the new. Involved with the journey were businesses such as the CSX Carolina Connector Intermodal Rail Terminal and Rocky Mount Mills, predicted to produce substantial job growth.
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41280
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Built for Rocky Mount Mill workers and situated on its campus, these renovated houses are serving as nightly rentals. The River and Twine's potential perks include nearby art, music, and indoor sports venues, in addition to restaurants and breweries.