LARGEST -Steam Powered Sawmill in Ky -Clay City Timber Industry - Clay City KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 51.639 W 083° 55.265
17S E 243024 N 4194376
In 1886, the area's timber industry expanded. Red River Lumber Mills (1880) became largest steam powered sawmill in KY. In 1890, the steady run began at one of America's largest timber processing plants.
Waymark Code: WM171ZP
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2022
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TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
Clay City Timber Industry -
With Kentucky Union Railway Company's track laid in Powell Co. in 1886, the area's timber industry expanded. Red River Lumber Mills (1880) became largest steampowered sawmill in Ky. In 1890, the steady run began at one of America's largest timber processing plants. A 1906 mill fire and deforestation of area's timber led to the end of "boom days" in Clay City.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Historical Marker
Location of coordinates: At the Red River Museum, Main Street, Clay City KY
Web Site: Not listed
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