Record #:

14825

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Kinston served as county seat and industrial center for Lenoir County. The Boney Machine Company located in Kinston manufactured screws used in airplane construction. Two shirt companies, Kinston Manufacturing Company and Atlas & Lenoir Shirt Company, sewed garments. Tobacco was also a large industry for Kinston, noted for its bright-leaf tobacco. Cotton and lumber mills also contributed to Kinston's industries.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 11, Aug 1943, p20-26, por

Subject(s):

Kinston--Industry