Episode 2 of 4

Opening of the International Cotton Exposition

When
October 5, 1881
Where
Atlanta, Georgia
Part of
International Cotton Exposition held in Atlanta, Georgia

The exposition officially opened on October 5, 1881, marking a memorable day in Atlanta's history and establishing the event's timeline.

Although the fair ran from October 4 to December 31, 1881, the official opening occurred on October 5. This date was significant for the city, coinciding with efforts to showcase post-war recovery and new cotton production methods.

Sources

  1. International Cotton Exposition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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