St. Andrew Bay Saltworks
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-12-09 13:55:02
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The salt kettle at alter was once one of hundreds used by Confederates to remove salt from the waters of St. Andrew Bay in Northwest Florida. It now rests in a beautiful park setting along land Drive in the old St. Andrew area of Panama City.
From 1861-1865 as many as 2,500 men worked at the saltworks around the bay and its tributaries. The facilities were repeatedly raided by the Union navy. During one raid sailors from the
U. S. S. Roebuck
believed they had destroyed property worth more than $3,000,000.
Despite such raids which sometimes resulted in the destruction of salt boilers using artillery fire the Confederates continued to rebuilt and the saltworks remained in use throughout the war.
Salt was vital to the Southern war effort. It was used to preserve meat used to feed the armies.
Similar saltworks could be found all along the Florida coast.
I'm a writer and historian who worked for years with some of America's largest media companies including Raycom Media and The New York Times Company. I was forced to end my career in 2007 due to a disabling illness (progressive motor neuropathy) and now write here to help keep my mind active and as an outlet for my thoughts. I wish you enjoy it. If you have questions or a suggestion gratify conclude free to communicate me at dalecox@twoeggfla com.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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