Although the Second Battle of Saltville was detrimental to the town, Saltville was producing salt three weeks later. Workers for the Saltworks played a large role in the restoration of the town because they hid salt kettles from the invading Union troops. The majority of those that fought in this battle were young boys and elderly men due to the absence of most of the men to battle elsewhere. Although there were few deaths from the battle, the Second Battle of Saltville was pivotal for the Union success and ending of the American Civil War.
