Valmeyer in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Salt Lick Point
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 2, 2025
1. Salt Lick Point Marker
Salt Lick Point marks the place where the manufacture of salt was carried on in early time. The Indians probably used this point to obtain their salt. This saline trade was one of the earliest established in the West. Gen. John Edgar, of Kaskaskia was its first proprietor, and placed it in operation about the year 1802. Among its owners was a man by the name of Boise, a resident of Harrisonville. He sank twelve wells, and manufactured salt for three years which brought a good price. This Point is 832 feet above sea level.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 38° 18.603′ N, 90° 17.924′ W. Marker is in Valmeyer, Illinois, in Monroe County. It can be reached from Quarry Road. Marker is located at the confluence of the Salt Lick and Newman hiking trails. The parking area is located off of Quarry and Bluff Roads. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1309 Limestone Lane, Valmeyer IL 62295, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Salt Lick Point (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Floarke Pavilion (approx. one mile away); Valmeyer Community Heritage Society
this page online
More about this marker. A duplicate marker is found at the end of Johnson Trail, which is at the parking area.
Additional commentary.
1. Hiking is required to reach this marker.
To access this marker from the parking area (off Bluff and Quarry Roads), take the Salt Lick Trail, which is about one mile to the intersection of the Newman Trail. You can also access it through the Johnson Trail, but would have to take the Newman Trail after a mile. Both the Newman and Salt Lick Trails are very steep, and it is recommended to be careful while on the trails. The pinpoint on the map is the estimated location, as judged by looking at other maps of the trails.
— Submitted August 3, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 2, 2025
2. Salt Lick Point Marker
Marker is located at the confluence of Salt Lick and Newman trails at Salt Lick Point. It is the highest point in Monroe County, Illinois.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
