Lisbon in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Old Coal Kiln

Photographed By Kevin Craft, September 25, 2014

1. Old Coal Kiln Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A reminder of bygone days, this stone structure was used to make wood into charcoal for the nearby iron smelters. Pine knots, a waste material from the adjacent lumber mill, were a prime source for charcoal. Charcoal production through this kiln, built in the 1860's, was necessary to the iron mining industry.

Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 070.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list.

Location. 44° 14.944′ N, 71° 51.31′ W. Marker is in Lisbon, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 302) 1.7 miles east of Sugar Hill Road (New Hampshire Route 117), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lisbon NH 03585, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Original Site of the Village of Lisbon (approx. 2.6 miles away); Willowdale Settlement

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(approx. 3 miles away); First Ski School in America (approx. 4.6 miles away); Iron Furnace (approx. 5.1 miles away); Early Franconia (approx. 5.1 miles away); 1889 Iron Bridge (approx. 5.2 miles away); Stone Iron Furnace (approx. 5.2 miles away); Littleton Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away).

Photographed By Kevin Craft, September 25, 2014

2. Old Coal Kiln Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 214 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.