Name/Title
The Agricultural Life of Greenville County, 1850 - 1950Entry/Object ID
RG134-10-05Description
This account chronicles the transformation of agriculture in Greenville County over a century. From subsistence farming and slave labor in the 1850s to mechanization and electrification by 1950, the region saw dramatic changes. The Civil War devastated farms, leading to tenant farming and economic hardship. The rise of Clemson College and USDA programs brought scientific advances. Cotton dominated but declined with boll weevil infestations. Peaches emerged as a key crop, notably in Greer. Rural life improved post-WWII through soil conservation, extension services, and better infrastructure. The narrative captures agriculture’s evolution from manual labor to modernized industry.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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