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14,000 BP |
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The Saltville Valley can date its human occupation back 14,000 years.
Prehistoric creatures visited the valley, attracted by the
extensive salt deposits.
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A.D. 1000-1500 |
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A Woodland Indian village was located at the eastern end
of the valley.
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1700s |
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Two of Patrick Henry's sisters moved into the Saltville
Valley in the 1780's and began the commercial production of
salt. This production continued unabated for the next 200
years.
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the valley's salt history and its history as a company town.
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sponsors paleontological and archeological research in
the Saltville area. |
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Geology Exhibit at Museum of Middle Appalachians |
The Saltville Valley has a unique geological history. In
addition to the vast salt and gypsum deposits left by an ancient
sea, running through the valley is one of the largest thrust
faults in the Appalachian range. The Saltville Fault is over 450
miles long and stretches from Alabama to Craig County in
Virginia.
 At the Museum of the Middle Appalachians,
abundant samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils found in the area are on
display by geologic province. Visit the Museum soon to
learn more about the unique geological history of the Saltville
Valley.
[Exhibits] [Saltville Hall] [Education Programs] [Saltville Foundation] [Museum Store] [Links]
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