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− | The '''Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company''' was | + | The '''Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company''' was a lumber mill in northern [[Escambia County]] founded in [[1900]] by General [[Russell A. Alger]] and [[Martin H. Sullivan]]. The community of [[Century]] was established the same year (hence the town's name) to house the mill's employees. The company's investors purchased the 220,000 acres for its proximity to the [[Escambia River]] and abundance of longleaf yellow pine. They intended to clear cut the pinewood over a short time, after which the company would fade away "like an old soldier." However, thanks in large part to the reforestation practices of company leader [[Edward A. Hauss]], the mill was able to prosper for decades. |
− | The company | + | The 90-mile [[Alger Railroad]] was built to run from Century to company-owned lands in Alabama. It was discontinued in [[1942]]. |
− | + | The company ceased operations in [[1957]]. The [[Alger-Sullivan Historic District]] was established in Century to commemorate the company's impact on the region. | |
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− | The company ceased operations in [[1957]]. The [[Alger-Sullivan Historic District]] was established in Century | ||
==Notable individuals== | ==Notable individuals== |