Saltpeter Caves
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bitmapped
N 37° 32.742 W 080° 40.524
17S E 528673 N 4155460
Saltpeter Caves marker along WV 122 at intersection of CR 23/4 in Greenville.
Waymark Code: WM8760
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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Saltpeter Caves
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The large rooms of these caves have high vaults and are easily accessible from the outside and are dry under foot. They were owned by John Maddy in 1804. He sold them to Jacob and John Mann who manufactured saltpeter here for several years. The caves were used for the same purpose during the Civil War. Old wooden hoppers still stand and mule tracks can yet be seen on the long walkways where the wagons used to run.
Marker Title: Saltpeter Caves

Marker Location: Intersection of WV 122 and Monroe CR 23/4

County or Independent City: Monroe

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1963

Marker Number: Not listed

Web Site: Not listed
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