The History Project: The Chemical Industry - The West Virginia Industry Made Possible by all the Rest

21/07/2023 2 min
The History Project: The Chemical Industry - The West Virginia Industry Made Possible by all the Rest

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Lured to West Virginia by its nascent salt industry, the brine made it possible for the chemical industry to flourish. Though there were plants around the state, the industry mostly made their home in the Kanawha Valley, stretching from Belle to a town created just for chemical-making, Nitro. Highs and lows unique to the industry have altered production but it continues to thrive in the Mountain State.