Alum Rock, Vanceburg, Kentucky

Title

Alum Rock, Vanceburg, Kentucky

Description

Black and white photo image of Alum Rock located in Vanceburg, Kentucky. The rock is largely composed of alum, a compound that was widely used by the first settlers of the area. Alum can be used for medicinal purposes, dyeing cloth, and to purify water.

Creator

Chas. Hammond

Date

December 24, 1907

Contributor

Scan donated by Paul O'Neill from the Bill Glockner Collection

Format

9 x 14 cm scanned postcard

Coverage

Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky

Rights

Paul O'Neill