What resources did South Carolina possess that made it a great place for the Textile industry to locate their mills? In which county were most of SC textile industries located?
South Carolina possessed several resources that made it an attractive location for the textile industry to locate their mills. These resources include an abundance of cheap labor, access to raw materials such as cotton (due to its location in the heart of the Cotton Belt), proximity to transportation routes like railroads and waterways, a favorable climate for growing cotton, and low operating costs.
Most of South Carolina's textile industries were located in Greenville County, due to its strategic location near major transportation routes, availability of skilled workers, and access to raw materials. Greenville County became known as the "Textile Capital of the World" due to its high concentration of textile mills.