Founded in 1780 by Zadoc Benedict, the first beaver-hat factory in America was located in Danbury, Connecticut.
As late as the early 20th century, two thirds of the mills in this town were engaged in hat making.
Where was the first beaver-hat factory in America?
by Pamela Landy · Filed Under: American History
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