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BRIGHT LEAF TOBACCO

In 1850s on a farm in this area Abisha Slade perfected a process for curing yellow tobacco. His slave Stephen discovered process in 1839.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

In 1850s on a farm in this area Abisha Slade perfected a process for curing yellow tobacco. His slave Stephen discovered process in 1839.

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID G5)

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