Lime Kilns
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Dsprig
N 46° 05.514 W 084° 00.656
16T E 731063 N 5108602
The Lime Kilns on Lime Island
Waymark Code: WMPG2Q
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2015
Views: 6
One of the earliest know industrial sites in Michigan. There are sixteen lime kilns on the island that were uncovered which dated some kilns from the 1700s to 1870. The oldest kiln found was dated back 200 years. The island also had its own Cooper Smith making barrels from wood harvested on the island to ship the finished lime product to market. At this site several kilns are still visible along with some of the lime ash byproduct. In order to reach this site you will need a suitable boat or charter service to cross the St Marys river system. The river is three miles wide at this point from Raber to Lime Island. There is considerable freighter traffic along this portion of the St Marys river system.
Type: Ruin
Fee: No fees required - but is only accesible by boat.
Hours:
First of June to the end of August - weather permitting.
Related URL: Not listed
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