About this episode
The episode discusses Samuel Carson, an Irish immigrant and founder of the Carson Lime Company, and the significance of his home Killahevlin in Riverton's industrial history.
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
- local business
- architecture
- historical significance
Keywords
- Samuel Carson
- Carson Lime Company
- Riverton
- Killahevlin
- Shenandoah River
- Irish immigrant
- industrial center
- 1868
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Carson Lime Company
Places: Riverton, Shenandoah River
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