February 27, 1858
Authorized the Rowlesburg Lumber and Iron Company to purchase property in Preston County
The Virginia General Assembly passed an act authorizing the Rowlesburg Lumber and Iron Company, with its main office in Preston County, to purchase and own 30,000 acres of property in Preston County, Tucker County, and Randolph County.
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