White River City
- Late 18th Century:
- c. 1790s: Early settlers begin arriving in the area, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a new life.
- Early 19th Century:
- c. 1820s: A small trading post is established near the confluence of the White River and a smaller tributary.
- c. 1840s: The settlement grows, with the arrival of more settlers and the development of small-scale agriculture and local businesses.
- Late 19th Century:
- c. 1880s: Discovery of natural gas fuels a boom in the region, attracting industrialists and investors.
- Late 1800s: The Princemoore family arrives, establishing themselves as prominent figures in the city’s development.
- Early 20th Century:
- Early 1900s: Industrial growth accelerates, with the establishment of factories and the rise of a strong labor movement.
- Mid-20th Century:
- c. 1940s-1950s: Post-World War II prosperity brings further growth, but the seeds of decline are sown as competition from other regions intensifies.
- c. 1960s: The city experiences social and cultural upheaval, with the rise of the counterculture movement and the Civil Rights era.
- Late 20th Century:
- c. 1970s-1980s: Decline of manufacturing, job losses, and urban decay begin to affect the city.
- c. 1990s: Princemoore University expands, bringing new life to the east side of the city, while the west side continues to struggle.
- Early 21st Century:
- c. 2000s-Present: The city grapples with economic disparities, social unrest, and the challenges of the 21st-century economy.
