QUATTLEBAUM SAWMILL, FLOUR MILL, AND RIFLE FACTORY The Quattlebaums operated a sawmill, flour mill, and rifle factory near here


QUATTLEBAUM SAWMILL, FLOUR MILL, AND RIFLE FACTORY The Quattlebaums operated a sawmill, flour mill, and rifle factory near here. The mills were both powered by Lightwood Knot Creek. The sawmill had a turbine wheel and circular saw. The rifle factory, founded by Paul’s father John (1774-1853), was leased to the Confederate government to make percussion rifles. Erected by the Lexington County Camps (# 22, 51, and 412), Sons of Confederate Veterans, 2006


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