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How would you describe Williamsport's early industry?

  • Mineral

  • Agricultural

  • Lumber

  • Textile

Answer

Lumber was the primary industry of Williamsport in its early days. This was because the area was located in a heavily forested region, and the lumber industry was booming at the time. The lumber industry in Williamsport was centered around the Susquehanna River, which provided a convenient way to transport lumber to markets in other parts of the country.
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