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Home Lost Mercer Saltworks known to only a few locals, adventurers Justyn Marchese at Lick Creek Bridge

Justyn Marchese at Lick Creek Bridge

David Sibray inspects stonework in a thicket near the old saltworks.

Justyn Marchese studies stone piers at the mouth of Lick Creek near the New RIver.

1895 USGS Topo showing Mercer Salt Works

Mouth of Lick Creek at New River

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