Goose Creek Salt Works
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DnRseekers
N 37° 07.340 W 083° 45.251
17S E 255311 N 4111993
A description of how a local salt works played a role in the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WMHQFH
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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On Oct 23, 1862, 22nd USA Brig. including 1st, 2nd and 20th KY infantry moved here in wake of retreating CSA forces. 500 men worked 36 hours to destroy salt works mainly owned by unionists but used by Confederates. Loyal USA citizens allowed to remove salt enough for their own needs on taking oath none of it would be used to benefit Confederacy.
Marker Name: Goose Creek Salt Works

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 531

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
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