April 21, 1881
Rowlesburg Boom and Water Power Company incorporated
The Rowlesburg Boom and Water Power Company was incorporated in West Virginia by the following: John H. Rice, John Lynch, Jr., Joseph Lockey, J. H. Herron of Washington, D. C.; and Paul Stevens of Camden, ME. The company's purpose was to establish a lumber business and mills on the Cheat River at or near Rowlesburg, Preston County, with its main office at Rowlesburg.
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