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Saltville History

Worthy Blvd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 52' 14.407932", -81° 45' 22.453056"
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William King built salt works there in 1795. In October, 1864, Union troops, raiding Saltville, were driven off; but in December 1864 the works were destroyed by General Stoneman.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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