Lenoir Cotton Mill (North Carolina)
Lenoir Cotton Mill-Blue Bell Inc. Plant is an historical textile mill located in Lenoir, North Carolina. Built in 1902, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1][2]
Lenoir Cotton Mill-Blue Bell Inc. Plant | |
 Lenoir Cotton Mill-Blue Bell Inc. Plant on June 13, 2020 | |
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| Location | 241 College Ave., Lenoir, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 35°54′31″N 81°32′47″W |
| Built | 1902 |
| NRHP reference No. | 100001630 |
| Added to NRHP | September 18, 2017 |
History
The Lenoir Cotton Mill-Blue Bell Inc. Plant was established in 1902. It was known for manufacturing suspender-back denim and military uniforms for the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.[3]
References
- "National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions". Federal Register. September 1, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- "NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES: Lenoir Cotton Mill – Blue Bell, Inc. Plant" (PDF). North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- Warren, Liz (January 4, 2021). "Former Blue Bell Plant Added to National Register of Historic Places". Sourcing Journal. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
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