The Saltworks
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 45° 59.065 W 123° 55.919
10T E 427814 N 5092738
This sign is located at the Salt Works in Seaside.
Waymark Code: WM13CM
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 30

This sign is located at the Salt Works in Seaside

Marker Name: The Saltworks
Marker Text: After the Lewis and Clark Expedition was established at Fort Clatsop, members of the group camped here from January 2 to February 21, 1806. The explorers conveniently found stone to build an ove, wood to burn, fresh water to drink, elk to hunt, and seawater to boil having “. . . a good concentration of salt.”

Historic Topic: Pioneer

Group Responsible for placement: National Parks Service

Marker Type: Roadside

Region: Coast

County: Clatsop

Web link to additional information: [Web Link]

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

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