Charles Herty

1867–1938 (age 71)

Chemist

Biography

Charles Herty was a visionary chemist whose pioneering work in pulp and paper helped lay the foundation for a vital American industry.

He rests at Memory Hill Cemetery, where scientists and citizens alike remember how his innovation and leadership advanced both education and commerce in the South.

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