Central Salt Works - Jackson, Alabama
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BruceS
N 31° 26.467 W 087° 52.273
16R E 417212 N 3478818
Historical marker for a former salt works in rural area south of Jackson, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM7J9M
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2009
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Text of marker:
Central Salt Works
Here was located the large and important Central Salt Works. Official government reports indicate that salt was being mined at this works as early as 1816, but the Indians had obtained salt here for centuries prior to this. During the blockade of 1861-1865 thousands came here from all over the state to obtain salt for their families. Remains of rock furnaces and wooden pipes can still be seen. Overshadowing this site is Salt Mountain.
Erected by Clarke County Historical Society - 1985
Marker Name: Central Salt Works
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information::
Further information about Clarke County salt works can be found at the the following site:
http://www.clarkemuseum.com/html/salt_works.html
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1985
Marker Number: Not listed
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