Central Salt Works Historical

Central Salt Works Historical (HM1X0P)

Location: Jackson, AL 36545 Clarke County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 26.467', W 87° 52.273'

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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.
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HM NumberHM1X0P
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Year Placed1985
Placed ByClarke County Historical Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, February 26th, 2017 at 5:01pm PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16R E 417212 N 3478818
Decimal Degrees31.44111667, -87.87121667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 26.467', W 87° 52.273'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 26' 28.02" N, 87° 52' 16.38" W
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Area Code(s)251
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Christian Vall Rd, Jackson AL 36545, US
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