The Industries of Hampshire County

Throughtout its history Hampshire County has had several industries that have been important to our economy. This page is a gateway to information about those industries.
    This section is a work in progress. As always, we invite submissions for this section that can include photos, articles or background information. History is a community affair: it takes a community to make it; it takes a community to save it!

Farming

Tanneries

Lumber see article: Comments on Freight

Mills, sawmills, grist mills, etc.

Iron

Gun Making, Gunsmiths

Fruit Industry

Fish Culture

Liquor Industry - more to come

Retail and Newspaper Ads

Supporting Infrastructure
    Highways
    Railroad

Check Index for old articles