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The Tobacco Industry IL109 |
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 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY
From the creation of Saline County in 1847 to the end of the century the production of tobacco was the principal industry. In 1870 Saline County had the highest tobacco production in the state.
The Webber Brothers of Galatia and Raleigh were the largest buyers and processors in the county. Some years exporting 1,500,000 pounds of tobacco.
Erected by the Illinois State Historical Society, 1957.
S. West St. & W. Main St. (IL-34), Galatia, Saline County Illinois
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