Marker Inscription
Built in Confederate Texas in 1861-1862. Furnished essential salt to army and civilians. Raided by landing parties of Federals from Gulf ships, Nov. 27, 1862, lost buildings, 22 kettles, 4 large boilers. 10 tons of salt in hide bags was partly ruined. A nearby plant, when attacked next day, was defended by Texas calvary and escaped destruction. Winson's Works, below the San Bernard, was raided. But Moseley's Battery, 7th Texas Artillery Battalion, repulsed the raiders, wounding or killing 23 men as they got into their boats. (1965)
About this site
Cedar Lake Salt Works is a historical marker in Brazoria vicinity, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.9025, -95.6355 near Brazoria vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is McCroskey, John, Cabin (historic place), about 2.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jerusalem Baptist Cemetery, McCroskey - Stringfellow House, and Glick Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009544. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
