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Conesville Growth Ties to Watermelon and Potato Trade
Conesville in the southwest county rail area rises as a leading watermelon and sweet potato center. Named for Beebe S. Cone, a major early landowner, the town has developed extensive acreage once bought at high costs. Cone’s land yields large melon shipments and potato yields, reflecting rapid regional production gains.
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