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Set against the backdrop of Reconstruction, the book explores the establishment of Douglasville as a model New South town. In 1875, local leaders laid the foundations for a thriving community, introducing essential infrastructure like a railroad, cotton mill, and commercial district. Today, the historic central business district, recognized in the National Register of Historic Places, reflects the founders' vision. Now a vibrant city, Douglasville hosts diverse businesses, illustrating its evolution from a railroad town into a modern hub.
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Douglasville, Lisa Cooper
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Douglasville
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lisa Cooper
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531669669
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Reconstruction, the book explores the establishment of Douglasville as a model New South town. In 1875, local leaders laid the foundations for a thriving community, introducing essential infrastructure like a railroad, cotton mill, and commercial district. Today, the historic central business district, recognized in the National Register of Historic Places, reflects the founders' vision. Now a vibrant city, Douglasville hosts diverse businesses, illustrating its evolution from a railroad town into a modern hub.