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Long before the arrival of Spaniards or Anglo-Americans, this natural salt source was probably utilized by native Indians. Although not produced in great quantities, salt was processed here by pioneers in the 1800s. In damp weather, salty "dew" forms on the flats.
Salt Flats of Pilgrim Lake is a historical marker in Gonzales County, Texas, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Gonzales County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 186 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3191, -97.5061. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pilgrim, Community of (historical marker), about 1.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pilgrim Cemetery, Mitchel Putnam, and Pilgrim Presbyterian Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5177004499. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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