A company town is a place where all or most of the stores and housing are owned by the same company that also serves as the town's main employer. Company towns are often planned with a suite of amenities such as stores, houses of worship, schools, markets and recreation facilities.
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A company town is a place where all or most of the stores and housing in the town are owned by the same company that is also the main employer.
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