Arkadelphia in Clark County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Salt Kettle
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2022
1. Salt Kettle Marker
Used in the production of salt from the water of the Saline Bayou one mile east of Arkadelphia by John Hemphill pioneer salt maker of Arkansas territory, circa 1814. Given to the Henderson State Teachers College museum by the family of Capt. Robert W. Huie, 1845-1929, friend and benefactor of the college
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 34° 7.108′ N, 93° 3.065′ W. Marker is in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in Clark County. It is on Court Street south of Clay Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on east side of the Clark County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 Clay St, Arkadelphia AR 71923, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Gulf Coastal Plain and in Caddo Territory. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clark County First Manufactory in Arkansas (here, next to this marker); Clark County Confederate Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Degray Dam Boulder (within shouting distance of this marker); Clark County (within shouting distance of this marker); Flanagin Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blakely Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedmen's Bureau (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arkadelphia Courthouses (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arkadelphia.
Also see . . . Arkansas Salt Has Long History. Arkansas State Archives blog entry (Submitted on February 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2022
2. Salt Kettle & marker
This salt kettle, capable of holding 200 gallons, was donated to Henderson State Teachers College (now Henderson State University by the descendants of Captain R. W. Hule, an early settler, banker, merchant, and real estate holder. The legend behind the kettle is that it was used by John Hemphill in an early area salt operation, founded between 1812 and 1814 on land that became Arkansas Territory.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
