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May 4, 2017 By Bob Henderson Leave a Comment

Saltville

The Battle of Saltville, Virginia

Salt was a vital strategic resource during the American Civil War. It was an essential preservative for meat prior to refrigeration. Saltville, in southwestern Virginia, was the largest salt mine in the Confederacy.

“The First Battle of Saltville (October 2, 1864), was fought near the town of Saltville, Virginia, during the American Civil War. The battle was fought by both regular and Home Guard Confederate units against regular Union troops, including one of the few black cavalry units, over an important saltworks in the town. The Union troops were led by Brig. Gen. Stephen G. Burbridge. The murder of captured and wounded black soldiers after the battle has been called the Saltville Massacre.[3]” – Wikipedia

The Confederate guerrilla Champ Ferguson fought in this battle. He was later executed for allegedly murdering surrendered USCT Cavalry soldiers here. There were addition charges including and a U.S. Army Lieutenant at Emory & Henry College, where the wounded from this battle were taken.

Take a 360º look at the Saltville battle sites and the Confederate hospital at Emory & Henry College:

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About Bob Henderson

I am a Certified Trusted Google Street View and Business View photographer. I shoot and produce 360º Virtual Tours in a variety of formats. Former Metro Historical Commission member. Native Nashvillian, served as an officer in the US Navy and Tennessee Air National Guard. I am a direct descendent of Captain Walter Scott Bearden, 41st Tennessee CSA , Private James Jarvis Maxwell, 4th Tennessee Cavalry USA, John Bond Henderson, 3rd Tennessee Cavalry CSA, John D. Kerr, McKenzie's 5th Cavalry, CSA | Great Uncle x2 Lt. David Phillips 7th Tennessee CSA, and Great Cousin x2 Major Shelah Waters 4th Tennessee Cavalry USA, Great Uncle x2 2nd Lt. George Malone, 19th TN CSA (KIA Kennesaw Mountain) Follow Bob on Google+ | LinkedIn | Facebook

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