The area also drew many poor, disfranchised people who became subsistence farmers.
The area, residents have long said, draws customers from other states, many of whom buy in bulk.
Currently, the following areas are drawing a lot of interest:
The area still draws tens of thousands of Western tourists every year.
This area of medicine has drawn particular attention recently because of the abortion debate.
At that time the area drew 25,000 visitors each year.
The splendid viewing and playing areas have drawn nine different national tournaments since the building opened.
But no area is drawing more attention in this year's farm bill debate than energy.
Today the area still draws crowds during the summer with well-tended beaches.
Since then the area has drawn Geology students from all over the world.