This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AnthonyRushing Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.saline/1556.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: When first white settlers arrived, the Caddo Indians were prolific salt producers and many of their "salt mines" were along the Saline River where they dissolved salt out of sand and let the water evaporate leaving behind salt. Actually the county was named after the river had been named the Saline River due to the salt production of the Indians. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.