The Maddox Foundry and Machine Works
This family owned industry was founded by Hitup Maddox, from Ft. Valley Georgia, who came to Archer a penniless young man in 1892. Married to Pearl Groves of Morriston in 1903, they saved money and in June 1905 the Maddox Foundry and Machine Works opened a small building on rented land. By the 1930's Maddox Foundry was one of the south's outstanding heavy machine works. There was a large expansion during World War II. Today, The Maddox Foundry and Machine Works is known nationwide for their superior operation.