Saltwell
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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:Groundspeak Premium Member 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: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History, 1980
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