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Diversification Drives High Point Industry Growth
High Point grew from a furniture hub to a diversified industrial community. Early leaders like J. Henry Millis and Millis Millie spurred female employment and hosiery production, expanding to cotton and other crafts. Notable local figures such as Snow, Blair, Welch, Tomlinson, and Armfield helped stabilize the economy beyond seasonal shocks, shaping the city’s transition from a transport point to a thriving manufacturing center.
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