First Rock Salt Mine - Louisiana Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Salt evaporated from salt brine springs on Avery Island since 1791. On May 4th, 1862, workmen enlarging these springs to produce more salt for the Confederacy hit solid salt at a depth of 16 feet. Mining operations, the first of this type in North America, were begun and continued until the destruction of the salt works on April 17, 1863 by Union forces.

Link to more information:: [Web Link] Marker Name: First Rock Salt Mine Marker Type: Roadside What does marker relate to?: Other Parish: Iberia Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed

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