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The Market Place of Pearls
Market Street, Clinton,
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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From about 1895 to 1936 Tennessee was one of the nation's six leading states in marketing pearls. Clinton was listed as one of three Tennessee towns known as centers of the pearling industry. New York dealers came regularly to Clinton during the pearling season. Saturdays were trading days for pearl hunters and buyers. In 1900 Clinch River pearls were featured at the Paris, France, Exposition.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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