Ancient history

What did mill villages provide for its workers?

Mill villages provided workers with housing, a company store, a church, a school, and other amenities. The housing was typically small and cramped, but it was affordable and convenient. The company store provided workers with food and other necessities, but it was often overpriced. The church and school provided workers with spiritual and educational opportunities. The other amenities included a playground, a swimming pool, and a movie theater. These amenities helped to make life in a mill village more bearable for workers and their families.