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 collegeTopics. 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); The Blakely Graveyard
this page online
Also see . . . Saltworks on Saline Bayou May Be First for Arkansas (blog). (Submitted on June 30, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
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 June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
