Old Hill Side Tobacco

[b.dawgson]

Hey all. I won't get into the specifics of how I got it cause I'm short on time. I was wondering if anyone (mainly the "wiser" fellows) had ever heard of Old Hill Side Pipe Tobacco? I know it's old but thought maybe someone here would know some info from their fathers/grandfathers/ whatever smoking it or something like that. Anyway, here are some pictures!

Thanks!
Ben

 

[b.dawgson]

Anyone? Anyone?

I'm thinking it has to be 60+ years old?!?

 

[LarryH]

See if these help.

Linky

Linky 2

 

[b.dawgson]

See if these help.

Linky

Linky 2

Good article but it just talks about the people, not the tobacco company.

 

[Q_The_Cop]

I found a little on it. Looks like the company was formed around 1987.

Business Categories
Tobacco Products-Manufacturers in Gallatin, TN
Mfg Tobacco Products*, Other Tobacco Prod Mfg
R C Owen CO Business Information
Is this your company?

R C Owen CO is a private company categorized under Tobacco Products-Manufacturers and located in Gallatin, TN. Our records show it was established in 1987* and incorporated in Tennessee*. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $50 to 100 million and employs a staff of approximately 100 to 249.

Here's a court document for them. I guess they had a little tax trouble. It appears they've been around longer then 1987.

Court Document

Can't find much else about them. I have seen bags of Roll Your Own Cigarette tobacco for sale on some sites, So I guess they're still around. Shoot them an e-mail with those pictures and see if they can tell you how old it is.

 

[LarryH]

See if these help.

Linky

Linky 2

Good article but it just talks about the people, not the tobacco company.

Owen R C Tobacco Co
(615) 452-5658
Address: 310 Blythe Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066