Saltville, Town administrative center in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
The town extends across 8.1 square miles in southwestern Virginia, positioned within the Appalachian Mountains near the communities of Abingdon and Marion.
Salt production in the area dates to the 1780s, making Saltville a critical resource during the American Civil War for food preservation.
The Museum of the Middle Appalachians exhibits geological findings, Native American artifacts, and regional history collections from the Appalachian area.
The Saltville Municipal Building at 217 Palmer Avenue houses administrative offices, operating Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Archaeological excavations in the salt marshes revealed preserved skeletons of extinct species from the last ice age period.
Location: Virginia
Elevation above the sea: 526 m
Website: http://saltville.org
GPS coordinates: 36.87360,-81.76080
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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