Explore the fascinating history of the Salt Wells in Columbiana County, Ohio, where "salt boiling" was a vital industry in the early 19th century. Salt was a precious commodity, often more valuable than sugar and flour, due to the difficulty of transporting it from the East over the mountains.
Find out how a group of individuals, initially searching for oil, stumbled upon salt water and gas, leading to a successful salt manufacturing venture in the late 1800s. The video also touches on the dissolution of the salt company and the eventual end of salt production in Columbiana County in the 1880s
18 окт 2023
