Dawson Manufacturing Company was established in Basic City, Virginia, and operated from 1899 to 1901. The company was notable for producing the Dawson Auto-Mobile, which was a light steam-powered vehicle. This car featured a two-cylinder engine, tiller steering, and a single-chain drive system. The founder, Korgc Dawson, originally hailed from Cincinnati and moved to Virginia to develop his automobile. However, he was only able to complete a…