Daniel Pratt (1799-1873), the first major industrialist in Alabama, founded the town of Prattville, Autauga County, and played a central role in moving the state toward a more diverse and industrial economy. There, he began building cotton gins in about 1833 and expanded his business interests to include railroad construction, grist and flour mills, and finance.
Daniel Pratt
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