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Varied County of the Coastal Plains

Record #:
12775
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Abstract:
Deemed a region of, \"quick growing trees,\" for the lucrative lumber business throughout the region, Martin County was additionally known as a rich agricultural area, proficient in cotton, tobacco, and peanut production. Although settled as early as 1700, Martin County, named for Governor Josiah Martin, was officially established as a county in 1774.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 20, Mar 1963, p6-8, 16-24, il, map