Confederate Salt Works Destroyed

Historical marker location:

3713 AR-367, Bald Knob, Arkansas

( Marker is on Arkansas Route 367 south of Northside Drive, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2011

In the early 20th century, Arkansas became a major producer of rice, thanks to the development of new varieties of rice that could thrive in the state's humid climate. Today, Arkansas is one of the largest producers of rice in the U.S.