Walkersville in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Working the Kilns
Workers brought limestone rock from the quarry to these kilns for burning. The raw rock was loaded into the kiln from the top, alternating with layers of coke (a hot-burning residue of coal). The rock was heated, or burned, in the kilns to prepare it for later pulverizing.Workers removed the cooled limestone (called quicklime) from a metal collection basket at the base of the kiln and dumped it into a horse-drawn cart. It was then carted to the grinder/slaker shed, on the east side of the kilns, for processing into smaller sizes or powder.
During World War II German prisoners of war were bused to Fountain Rock to help provide labor.
Erected by Frederick County Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 39° 28.512′ N, 77° 22.057′ W. Marker is in Walkersville, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Fountain Rock Court east of Fountain Rock Road. Touch for map. Marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inside the Kiln (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Fountain Rock Lime Kilns (a few steps from this marker); Atop the Kilns (within shouting distance of this marker); Chemistry in the Kiln (within shouting distance of this marker); Crusher Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); Grinder / Slaker Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quarry (within shouting distance of this marker); Watercress Farming (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walkersville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
