Sifto Salt - 100 Years - Goderich, Ontario
N 43° 45.012 W 081° 42.478
17T E 443001 N 4844372
Goderich is home to the world's largest underground salt mine. The industry has been a huge part of Goderich since the mid-1800s.
Waymark Code: WM104JB
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/24/2019
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The plaque reads:
1866-1966
This monument was erected in October 1966, by Sifto Salt of Domtar Limited to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of salt in the Goderich area. It pays tribute to the foresight and diligence of the Huron County pioneer, whose perseverance in their search for natural resources led to the discovery of salt in this area, a commodity which has since been one of the mainstays of the Goderich economy. Unveiled by the Hon. George C. Wardrope, Minister of Mines, Province of Ontario, on October 20, 1966.
Anniversary Year: 100
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1966
Address:
Victoria Street North
Goderich, Ontario Canada
Website: Not listed
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