C.A. Dillon Sr. founded Dillon Supply in 1914 in Raleigh, North Carolina. They opened their store in Rocky Mount in 1937. In November of 1947, Dillon Supply Co. moved from South Church St. to a more spacious building at 348 South Washington Street. The location chosen was the old Edwards-Cutchin Motor Co. building. The three floors with high ceilings afforded much flexibility. In 1947 Dillon also sold lawn mowers and was a dealer for Allis-Chalmers tractors. Later they focused on their core busi