Department
History
Document Type
News Article
Publication Date
5-19-2015
Abstract
Throughout the history of the United States, wood has been one of the nation's most useful raw materials. The first settlers found wood to be abundant in most parts of North America and immediately made use of this material for construction of shelters, forts and ships, and as firewood. For the pioneers, plenty of timber was available from nearby forest areas or from the clearing of land. However, with growth and expansion of population and improvements in transportation, a great a great lumber products industry emerged.
Publication Title
Arkadelphia Siftings Herald
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2015 Arkadelphia Siftings Herald
Recommended Citation
Richter, Wendy, "Timber brought industry to Clark County" (2015). Articles. 256.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/articles/256