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Historic Sites Saltville, Historic Town

Saltville, Historic Town
  • Address
    PO Box 910
    Saltville, VA 24370
  • Phone
    540-496-5342
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    Saltville
    Locality
    Smyth
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During the Civil War, the North battled to gain control of this town, the main supplier of the salt the Confederate army used to preserve meat. See restored fortifications, battle relics at the town museum. Other historic sites: Salt Park, with reconstructed salt furnace; replica of cabin where Patrick Henry's sister lived and other historic buildings; two steam locomotives.

Region

Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands

Last Updated: 08/19/2016

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    Saltville Golf Course
    1 Stadium Drive
    Saltville, VA 24370
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  • Ed's Drive-In Restaurant
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    810 East Main Street
    Saltville, VA 24370
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  • Museum of the Middle Appalachians
    Museum of the Middle Appalachians
    123 Palmer Avenue
    Saltville, VA 24370
    0.15 MI
  • New China Kitchen
    New China Kitchen
    135 Palmer Avenue
    Saltville, VA 24370
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    217 Palmer Avenue
    Saltville, VA 24370
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