Dalton
Dalton by Myra Owens, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2008, is an illustrated exploration of the history of Dalton, Georgia. This 127-page book delves into the region’s past, beginning with the Cherokees who referred to the area as their “enchanted land.” The narrative covers significant events such as the discovery of gold that led to a land rush, the illegal treaty of expulsion, and the Trail of Tears, as well as Dalton’s development following the construction of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Readers will find a detailed account of Dalton’s evolution, including its role during the Civil War and the establishment of the Crown Cotton Mill and Village, which bolstered the local economy. The book highlights the rise of the tufted carpet industry in the 20th century, marking Dalton as a significant player in this market. Additionally, it addresses the town’s current growth, supported by a diverse labor force, and its status as the Carpet Capital of the World. This edition provides a comprehensive look at the historical and economic factors that have shaped Dalton over the years.
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The Cherokees who first occupied this area called northern Georgia their “enchanted land,” but the discovery of gold caused a land rush, an illegal treaty of expulsion, and the Trail of Tears. Dalton was created when the Western and Atlantic Railroad was built to connect Atlanta with Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 1863, during the Civil War, this small town became a battle scene along Gen. William T. Sherman’s march, with both armies occupying the community. After the war, the leading citizens built Crown Cotton Mill and Village to expand the town’s economy. In 1895, fifteen-year-old Catherine Evans hand-tufted a bedspread, ushering in the bedspread and tufted carpet bonanzas. With the invention of tufting machines in the 1930s and 1940s, Dalton boomed as carpet companies, supply houses, bedspread lines, and retail outlets brought wealth to the city. At one point, there were more millionaires per capita in Dalton than anywhere in the country. Today Dalton is growing with the help of a diverse Hispanic labor force and continues to be the Carpet Capital of the World.
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