Near Kingsville in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lime Kiln
Located in the hillside on the opposite side of the road
Added enrichment to a farmer's soil along with manure to buffer the soil's ph
Sold as white-wash for painting barns and basements
Used in the tanning industry
Folk remedies for burns, gangrene, sore throat and removing warts
Eradicating moles from the garden
The process of each unique kiln
Cylindrical shape with a shaft narrowing at the bottom
Boxy shape formed by loose stones to a height of 10-20 feet
A medal grate at the bottom held the wood for burning
Opening below the grate to cool the lime powder
Pieces of lime were fed into a loose pile for heating
Temperatures range from 1600 to 2000 degrees fahrenheit
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 27.826′ N, 76° 23.265′ W. Marker is near Kingsville, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker can be reached from Jerusalem Road, 0.1 miles east of Jericho Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2708 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville MD 21087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harry Gilmor's Raid (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gunpowder Falls State Park (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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