Marion in Smyth County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Salt Kettle

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. Salt Kettle Marker

Inscription. Once used industrially in near-by Saltville, brine from wells was evaporated to solid salt in these kettles over wood fires. From 1790 to 1895, such salt was shipped throughout the Southeast and was the cause of important battles during the War Between the States.

Kettle donated to Smyth County, Virginia by
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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

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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.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

2. Salt Kettle Marker

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 376 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.