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Standard Lime & Stone Quarry, Kilns No. 1, 2, 3, County Route 27, Millville, Jefferson County, WV

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Standard Lime & Stone Quarry, Kilns No. 1, 2, 3, County Route 27, Millville, Jefferson County, WV

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Summary

Significance: The remains of Kilns No. 1, 2, and 3 are an example of one type of furnace (and structural supports) used during the firing phases of dolomite processing.
Survey number: HAER WV-49-C

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1933 - 1970
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Millville, 39.26104, -77.82915
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