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This Lime Kiln was photographed on April 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver. In order to produce lime for agricultural use, limestone was dumped into the top of the furnance and heated. A troll car ran in the enterance at the bottom and pulled out when sufficiently broken down limestone was produced. It was then transferred to wagons and hauled to where needed. This faciility was last used in the 1920s. Information courtesy of Jesse Choate.

100_1644.jpg

This Lime Kiln was photographed on April 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver. In order to produce lime for agricultural use, limestone was dumped into the top of the furnance and heated. A troll car ran in the enterance at the bottom and pulled out when sufficiently broken down limestone was produced. It was then transferred to wagons and hauled to where needed. This faciility was last used in the 1920s. Information courtesy of Jesse Choate.