The hills and plains are either a light sandy or clay loam, less fertile, and sometimes barren. Pine and Oak are the principal forest trees. Agriculture is the leading pursuit of the inhabitants. Wheat and barley are extensively raised. The rearing of cattle occupies some attention.
Manufacturers are quite limited.
Flour, cotton goods, iron and leather are the principal articles. By means of its canal and railroads this county enjoys ample facilities for the transportation of its produce. Staple Productions . Oats, potatoes, corn, barley, rye, buckwheat, wheat, butter and cheese. This county had in 1846, seventy-five common schools, with 3614 pupils.