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Established in 1779, Rutherford County is a sparsely populated region settled by pioneers from Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and France. The arrival of the railroad in 1887 presented inhabitants with a means of transporting agricultural products, resulting in a boom in cotton and tobacco production. Containing an average growing season lasting approximately 202 days, farmers were successful in generating product but were without a means to process their wares. By 1916, six cotton mills were operating in this small county and were valued at over 2.5 million dollars. Lumbering also increased during this time and saw mills were harvesting some 19 million feet annually.
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11902
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Skilled German metallurgists, Christopher and Augustus Bechtler, arrived in Rutherford County in 1830 and established the first privately owned mint in the United States in 1831. Bechtler and son coined the first gold dollar and produced coins in different sizes and weights and crafted jewelry. Good specimens of Bechtler coins are rare today and are valued up to $100 or more.
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11903
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Rutherfordton, founded in 1787, is the seat of Rutherford County. Industrial firms including Tanners of Carolina, Doncaster, Young Traditions, and many others are located here. Rutherfordton's innovative success has initiated a competition in neighboring towns such as Forest City, Spindale, Ellenboro, Ruth, and Cliffside, encouraging new business ventures as well as matched growth.
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