Lime Kilns, San Juan Island, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
N 48° 31.152 W 123° 09.089
10U E 488814 N 5374020
These Lime kilns are adjacent to Lime Kiln Point State Park.
Waymark Code: WMD7CC
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Crystal Sound
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These coordinates will bring you to two lime kilns adjacent to Lime Kiln Point State Park. Built in 1860, the kilns were used for about 90 years to produce lime used in the production of cement. This massive limestone mining operation saw the whole hillside clearcut and gouged out. The area has since recovered.
Type of Oven / Kiln: Lime / Limestone

Status: Historical Site

Operating Dates: 1860-1956

Website: [Web Link]

Additional Coordinate: Not Listed

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