JOURNAL ARTICLE

Production and Labor at the Gallatin County Salines, 1803-1850.

  • Published In: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, 2024, v. 117, n. 2. P. 74 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cornelius, James M. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the history of salt production and its connection to slavery in Gallatin County, Illinois during the 19th century. It explores the significance of salt to settlers and the government, as well as the involvement of enslaved individuals in the salt-making process. The text also discusses the decline of the salt industry in Illinois and the practice of kidnapping free Black people for the domestic slave trade. It offers valuable insights into the labor and economic aspects of salt production in the region, shedding light on the historical context and controversies surrounding these topics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 2024/06, Vol. 117, Issue 2, p74
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1522-1067
  • DOI:10.5406/23283335.117.2.05
  • Accession Number:178064059
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