Saltsburg in Indiana County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Saltsburg
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011
1. Saltsburg Marker
First salt well in the vicinity was drilled, 1813-14. By the 1830's this area had become a leading United States salt producer. Important to its shipment was the Pennsylvania Canal's Western Division. The canal crossed here, 1829-1864, and was the lifeline of this small town.
Erected 1984 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Canal, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists.
Location. 40° 29.17′ N, 79° 27.121′ W. Marker is in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street (Pennsylvania Route 286) and West Penn Trail, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saltsburg PA 15681, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saltsburg Canal Park (a few steps from this marker); The Rivers' Edge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Bell (approx. 4.2 miles away); Slickville Coal Patch (approx. 4.2 miles away); Fort Elder
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Also see . . . Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011
2. Saltsburg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 842 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
