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Historical Highway MarkersDanville SystemQ-5-d
On this site stood Neal's Warehouse where the "Danville System" of selling tobacco began in 1858. Previously tobacco had been sold by sample from hogsheads, but under the new system it was sold at auction in open, loose piles so buyers could examine the whole lot. It is in general use today.
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, 1965 See a problem? Report it to HighwayMarkers@dhr.virginia.gov. |
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