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FACTS ABOUT GEORGIA
and cover an area of approximately 170 square miles. They
form an extension of the Alabama fields. The coal is of a high
heating value and used for steam and cooking purposes. Only
255,626 tons were mined in 1913. Engineers estimate an avail
able supply of 920,000,000 tons. At the present state of mining
this would last at least 1500 years, and warm the toes of many
generations of Georgians.
J^Liscellaneous
Barytes, or heavy spar are mined in Bartow and Murray coun
ties.
Cements, both natural and Portland, are made in large quan
tities in the State, from the limestones and shales so aboundant
throughout the northwestern section. .The largest cement plant
in the South is located at Rockmart in Polk county. Limestones
for building construction and road making are abundant in the
northern section. The most important variety is the Knox Dolo
mite, from which is produced practically all the lime used in the
State.
A particularly fine quality of Georgia slate is on the market,
BULL SLUICE POWER HOUSE AND DAM, CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER, FULTON COUNTY