On Washington Street (Pennsylvania Route 286) at West Penn Trail, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m49208) HM
On Washington Street (Pennsylvania Route 286) at West Penn Trail, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Site of Pennsylvania main line canal 1829-1864
In Saltsburg were two boatyards, warehouses, lift lock number 8 and A turning basin. Salt was shipped from wells nearby. Passengers traveled on packet boats. One of these was owned and operated by . . . — — Map (db m49211) HM
Near Water Street 0.1 miles south of Washington Street.
On June 7, 1997, this park was dedicated to the memory of William I. Maxwell. His love for and commitment to the Saltsburg community, combined with his love for the river, make the Rivers' Edge park a fitting tribute that the community and its . . . — — Map (db m49206) HM
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