Harrisburg in Saline County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Guard and Chossier Salt Kettles

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020

1. Guard and Chossier Salt Kettles Marker

Inscription. These kettles date from the 1850's when they were used in the local salt industry. Naturally occurring salt brine was pulled from the ground then boiled in numerous kettles to produce salt. Saline County derived its name from these salt wells or salt licks located near its eastern border.

Erected by Saline County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 37° 43.123′ N, 88° 33.149′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Illinois, in Saline County. It can be reached from South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of Saline Creek Pioneer Village, in a little building (near the old Poor House/Saline County Area Museum), which is a gift shop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg IL 62946, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt,

in Shawnee Hills,

and in the Tri-State Region.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Poor House (a few steps from this marker); The Pauper House (a few steps from this marker); Cain Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hog Scalding Kettle (within shouting distance of this marker); Chenault School (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Aydolette Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pauper Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Aydolette Barn and Thrashing Floor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020

2. Guard and Chossier Salt Kettles Marker

Marker (placed in an unusual location) is attached to the kettles

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.