Greenville in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Saltpeter Caves

Photographed by Roger Miller, October 14, 2016

1. saltpeter caves Marker

Inscription. The large rooms of theses caves have high vaults and are easily accessible from the outside and are dry under foot. They were owned by John Maddy in 1804. He sold them to Jacob and John Mann who manufactured saltpeter here for several years. The caves were used for the same purpose during Civil War. Old wooden hoppers still stand and mule tracks can yet be seen on the long walk ways where the wagons used to run.

Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 37° 32.743′ N, 80° 40.529′ W. Marker is in Greenville, West Virginia, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Laurel Creek Rd (West Virginia Route 122) and Greenville Road on Laurel Creek Rd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Laurel CreekRd, Greenville WV 24945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cook's Fort (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mann-Miller / Springfield (approx. 1.4 miles away); Home of Isaac Estill / Block House on Indian Creek (approx. 2.9 miles

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away); Grave of Elizabeth Graham Stodghill (approx. 4.8 miles away); Red Sulphur Springs (approx. 5.4 miles away); Confederate Postal Service (approx. 6 miles away); Summers County / Monroe County (approx. 6 miles away); Dr. Henry Lake Dickason (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Salt Sulphur (was approx. 6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Roger Miller, October 14, 2016

2. saltpeter caves Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2016, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2016, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.