Roswell, Georgia

No aliens here! This Roswell has a rich agricultural and textile history.

Roswell, Georgia, situated in northern Fulton County, is a city rich in history and cultural heritage. Established in the 1830s by Roswell King, who envisioned a manufacturing hub powered by the waters of Vickery Creek, Roswell quickly became a center for the textile industry in the Southern United States.

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Luke P. Blackburn: The Yellow Fever Fiend

Blackburn devised a plan to wage biological warfare against the Union.

Luke Pryor Blackburn (1816-1887) was a notable American physician and politician, remembered both for his contributions to public health and his controversial actions during the American Civil War. Born in Woodford County, Kentucky, Blackburn pursued a medical career and became renowned for his expertise in treating yellow fever, a deadly disease prevalent in the 19th century.

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