In 1821 Matthew Elder built the first woolen factory in this area and bought wool from miles around. He ran a large general store with an extensive trade. He also ran a flax seed oil mill. In connection with his brother William, he ran a grist mill.

Marker is on Cannelton Road 1.1 miles east of North State Line Road (Ohio Border), on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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