Blackwater Boom and Lumber Mill, Davis, W. Va

Identifier:

050798

Collection Number:

4151

Title:

Blackwater Boom and Lumber Mill, Davis, W. Va

Date:

ca. 1890-1915

Creator:

Ben F. Thompson

Description:

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The original company before it was bought by Babcock.

Subjects:

Mills and mill work--West Virginia--Davis., Lumber trade--West Virginia--Davis.

Corporate Names:

Blackwater Lumber Company.

Family Names:

Thompson family.

Geographic:

Tucker County (W. Va.), Davis (W. Va.), Canaan Valley (W. Va.)

Acquisition Source:

Fletcher, Sarah T.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView