Vintage West Virginia; On This Day in West Virginia History, November 10th

November 10, 2022

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Kanawha Salt Works

Kanawha Valley salt manufacturers formed the Kanawha Salt Company, the nation's first business trust, on November 10, 1817.

Learn more: The Kanawha Salt Company Early Industry In Kanawha County Anne Royall's Description of Burning Spring and the Kanawha Valley Salt Industry Front Page of the Kanawha Salt Company Agreement Document-Based Questions