Publication

1994 - R.G. Flippen, Farmville, VA (P.O. Box 865, Farmville 23901), Virginia

Language

English

Word Count

33,750 words, Guess

Page Count

135 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCHD9349.M544 F374 1994

Description

Discusses the hydrological phenomena known as lithia water; its discovery and development in Cumberland County, Virginia, near Farmville, into a nationally distributed mineral water from 1877 to 1945 and its evolution as the Thackston family business. Also includes chapters on old bottles, testimonials from regular drinkers, Civil War anecdotes and the historic preservation potential of the site. Lots of information other Virginia springs as well.

Subjects

Topics

Mineral watersMineral water industryFarmville Lithia Water CoFarmville (Va.) -- HistoryMineral waters Antique bottlesFarmville Lithia Water Co. -- HistoryMineral waters -- Virginia -- Farmville -- History

Places

MOILChicagoHistoryVirginiaFarmvilleFarmville (Va.)

People

John HoustonJohn ThackstonRichard Dabney Thackston

Times

1877 to 1945

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