Lime Rock, Rhode Island
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nomadwillie
N 41° 55.904 W 071° 27.422
19T E 296289 N 4645115
The area became known as Limerock due to the quarries and kilns located in the district.
Waymark Code: WMQZR1
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2016
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The district includes 21 buildings dating back to the 18th century. The commercial center of the district (where WM) contains 2 taverns, 2 stores, a bank building and a Masonic Lodge. The Conklin Limestone Company, once called Harris Quarry where limestone was extracted.
Pictured is the Valentine Whitman House, built in 1694
Also pictured is Harris Quarry aka Conklin Limestone crushing machine.
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