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Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Powell County
Author: Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Stanton & Clay City
Author: The Millstone Quarries of Powell County, Kentucky
Author: Charles D. HockensmithPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786453575
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In the early nineteenth century, mills were ubiquitous, making possible dozens of indispensable items--from the bread served at every meal to the boards used to construct houses and other buildings. Because millstones went through so much daily wear and tear, only certain types of rock formations were suitable for millstone quarries, though they were often difficult to locate and access. This book provides an archaeological and historical study of six millstone quarries in Powell County, Kentucky. While the best-known conglomerate millstone quarries were in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, Powell County was an important millstone producer for Kentucky, and the quarries there are well-preserved and documented. It features dozens of photographs and tables, two maps, and seven appendices.
Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Winchester
Author: Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Campton
Author: Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Beattyville
Author: Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Mt. Sterling
Author: Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Frenchburg
Author: Industrial Resources, Kentucky: Irvine-Ravenna
Author: Development of Water Resources in Appalachia: Mineral industry resources and water requirements
Author: United States. Office of Appalachian StudiesPublisher:
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Category : Appalachian Region
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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