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OffSite: History Hike at Fountain Rock Nature Center

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Elementary, Teen, Adult
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Program Description

Event Details

Limestone quarrying was an important industry in Frederick County 100 years ago because of the rich limestone fault that runs under the entire county. Join this hike to learn about the Battery of limestone kilns operated from approximately 1872 – 1955 and produced a powdered burnt lime that was used for field fertilizers and crushed stone for road surfacing. Stay and visit the Nature Center after the hike.

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