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14,000 BP

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

A Woodland Indian village was located at the eastern end of the valley.

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1700s

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 Saltville Foundation sponsors paleontological and archeological research in the Saltville area.

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Museum of the Middle Appalachians
P.O. Box 910
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-3633
FAX (276) 496-7033

Email: [email protected]

Planning a group tour to Saltville? Programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs. Contact the museum at (276)-496-3633 or by email at i[email protected] to discuss the programs available or to schedule a field trip. The Museum is handicapped accessible.

The Museum of the Middle Appalachians is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saltville is located eight miles north of I-81 in the southwestern part of Virginia. Take exit 35 via Route 107 or Exit 29 via Route 91 for the short and scenic drive into Saltville. Click here for more detailed directions.

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Mon-Sat 10 - 4, Sun 1 - 4, Ph: 276-496-3633, Fax 276-496-7033

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