Tour of the American South's Giant Turpentine Industry History

Tour of the American South's Giant Turpentine Industry History Across the pine forests of the American South, the turpentine industry once supplied the world with essential naval stores for ships, industry, and everyday life. For more than two centuries, millions of longleaf pine trees were tapped for resin that was transformed into turpentine and rosin, supporting one of America's largest forest industries from the 18th century through the early 20th century. Explore the forgotten history of turpentine camps, pine forests, resin harvesting, and the workers who built this remarkable industry. #Turpentine #NavalStores #AmericanHistory #SouthernHistory #LongleafPine #ForestHistory #TurpentineIndustry #LoggingHistory #IndustrialHistory