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How long has cotton been grown in the US?

Last Updated: November 29, 2007

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Reportedly, cotton was first grown in Savannah, GA, in the "'Trustees' Garden". The 'Trustees Garden' comes from Georgia's origin as a penal colony, meaning prisoners and others were sent there, in the 1700s. For more information, visit History of Cotton.

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