Marion in Smyth County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Salt Kettle
Dr. D.C. Boatwright & the heirs of Charles J. Dungan
Plaque donated by
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation, Saltville, Virginia
1959
Erected 1959 by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 36° 49.977′ N, 81° 31.197′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of the Smyth County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Main St, Marion VA 24354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Marion (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. Garland York (within shouting distance of this marker); Mack Howard Sturgill (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion (within shouting distance of this marker); Laura Lu Copenhaver (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyth County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyth County Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.