Lime Kilns (Lincoln, Rhode Island)

United States historic place


Lime Kilns
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Lime kiln remains off Sherman Avenue
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Location	Lincoln, Rhode Island
Built	1750; 275 years ago (1750)
MPS	Lincoln MRA
NRHP reference No.	84002015
Added to NRHP	August 30, 1984

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The Lime Kilns of Lincoln, Rhode Island, are the remnants of three colonial-era lime kilns, all that is left of one of the oldest lime processing operations in North America. They are located respectively off Louisquisset Pike, Sherman and Dexter Rock Roads in an area that has been known for its lime processing since the 17th century. When originally built, they were roughly cylindrical structures fashioned out of unmortared rubble stone. The first kiln, whose ruins are located near the Flanagan campus of the Community College of Rhode Island west of Louisquisset Pike (approximately 41°53′49.7″N 71°27′33″W / 41.897139°N 71.45917°W / 41.897139; -71.45917 (Kiln 1)), was the largest of the three, nearly 20 feet (6.1 m) in diameter. The second kiln remains are located to the south of Sherman Avenue, near its junction with Louisquisset Pike (approximately 41°55′15.4″N 71°27′13.7″W / 41.920944°N 71.453806°W / 41.920944; -71.453806 (Kiln 2)). In 1984 the standing walls were 8 feet (2.4 m) high, with three recognizable openings. The third kiln, of which only a partial wall remains standing, is located on the south side of Dexter Rock Road (approximately 41°55′0″N 71°25′37″W / 41.91667°N 71.42694°W / 41.91667; -71.42694 (Kiln 3)).

The kilns were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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