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Used by The Southern Confederacy during the Civil War. The cave provided a source of nitre, a component of gunpowder and so was mined by Confederate soldiers under the command of Robert E. Lee. Published by Auburn Greeting Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Saltpetre Hoppers in Organ Cave; Greenbrier Co., W. Va.

Identifier:
042219
Title:
Saltpetre Hoppers in Organ Cave; Greenbrier Co., W. Va.
Description:
Used by The Southern Confederacy during the Civil War. The cave provided a source of nitre, a component of gunpowder and so was mined by Confederate soldiers under the command of Robert E. Lee. Published by Auburn Greeting Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
postcard
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView