Stinesville Limestone Industry - Stinesville, Indiana
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N 39° 17.940 W 086° 39.134
16S E 529986 N 4350015
Historical marker located in Victor Oolitic park in Stinesville, Monroe County, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WMHK9G
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2013
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Both sides of marker: In 1827, Richard Gilbert opened a commerical limestone quarry three quarters of a mile south on Jack's Defeat Creek. Stinesville's oolitic limestone, desirable as building stone, was used in several Indiana courthouses and Soldiers' and Sailors' monument, Indianapolis. Limestone has been a major economic factor in area.
County: Monroe
Year Placed: 1996
Name: Stinesville Limestone Industry
ID#: Not listed
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