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Paintedwarrior
N 39° 21.755 W 080° 16.230
17S E 562845 N 4357267
Tells us about the first deep well drilled in the United States.
Waymark Code:
WMEW0H
Location:
West Virginia, United States
Date Posted:
07/12/2012
Published By:
flyingmoose
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Saltwell
Village so named because of well drilled here in 1835 by Abraham and Peter Righter. The well reached a depth of 745 feet releasing natural gas. Often attributed to be first deep well drilled in United States. Water from such wells was reputed to have medicinal value. Some salt was produced here but these efforts were abandoned as Kanawha Valley production and influence increased.
Marker Number:
none
Marker Title:
Saltwell
Marker Location:
West of Route 131 (Saltwell Road)
County or Independent City:
Saltwell
Web Site:
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Marker Program Sponsor:
West Virginia Department of Culture and History, 1980
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