West Point in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

The Salt Warehouse

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

1. The Salt Warehouse Marker

Inscription. From 1796 until about 1860, a Salt Warehouse stood on this lot. Salt was manufactured near here, thus Salt River received its name.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, City of West Point series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 38° 0.033′ N, 85° 56.747′ W. Marker is in West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It is at the intersection of Elm Street and North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point KY 40177, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pearman's Settlement (a few

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steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / John Shields (within shouting distance of this marker); K & I Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ditto-Lansdale House / Civil War Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Sears and Roebuck (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); James Young House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founding of West Point/ James Young (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

2. The Salt Warehouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.