About this episode
The episode discusses Samuel Carson, an Irish immigrant and founder of the Carson Lime Company, and his home Killahevlin as a symbol of success in Riverton.
Samuel Carson, an Irish immigrant who established the dominant Carson Lime Company in Riverton in 1868, commissioned this home as a physical symbol of his success. The location, overlooking the booming industrial center he helped create at the confluence of the Shenandoah River’s forks, was a statement in itself. Killahevlin
Topics covered
- Irish immigration
- industrial history
- 19th century architecture
- local business
- Riverton history
Keywords
- Samuel Carson
- Carson Lime Company
- Killahevlin
- Riverton
- Shenandoah River
- Irish immigrant
- industrial center
- 19th century
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Carson Lime Company
Places: Riverton, Shenandoah River
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