Textile Industries
Founded in New Jersey
Founded in New Jersey
The Textile industry was founded in northeastern New Jersey in the 19th century as businesses spread along
the Passaic River. Paterson and Passaic, New Jersey were clear leaders as mill towns by the end of the 19th
century and into the early 20th century.
the Passaic River. Paterson and Passaic, New Jersey were clear leaders as mill towns by the end of the 19th
century and into the early 20th century.