The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Valdosta
(vlds´ t) (KEY) , city (1990 pop. 29,806), seat of Lowndes co., S Ga., near the Fla. line, in a lake region; inc. 1860. Valdosta is a large naval stores market and a processing, distribution, and commercial center for a tobacco, cotton, watermelon, and livestock area. Manufactures include turpentine, pine lumber, wood products, paper, textiles, fertilizer, and metal goods. Valdosta State Univ. is there. Moody Air Force Base is to the north.
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) (KEY) , city (1990 pop. 29,806), seat of Lowndes co., S Ga., near the Fla. line, in a lake region; inc. 1860. Valdosta is a large naval stores market and a processing, distribution, and commercial center for a tobacco, cotton, watermelon, and livestock area. Manufactures include turpentine, pine lumber, wood products, paper, textiles, fertilizer, and metal goods. Valdosta State Univ. is there. Moody Air Force Base is to the north.
