fɹʌm pɹˌiːhɪstˈɔːɹɪk tˈaɪmz ðɪ ˈɛɹiə wʌz mˈaɪnd fɔːɹ flˈɪnt æz kæn biː sˈiːn æt ɡɹˈaɪmz ɡɹˈeɪvz, ɐ pˈɑːpjʊlɚ bɹˈændən tˈʊɹɹɪst dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən.
From prehistoric times the area was mined for flint as can be seen at Grimes Graves, a popular Brandon tourist destination.