Walker Charcoal Kiln

Walker Charcoal Kiln
Nearest city Prescott, Arizona
Coordinates 34°27′30″N 112°22′31″W / 34.45833°N 112.37528°W / 34.45833; -112.37528Coordinates: 34°27′30″N 112°22′31″W / 34.45833°N 112.37528°W / 34.45833; -112.37528
NRHP Reference #

76000383

[1]
Added to NRHP October 08, 1976

The Walker Charcoal Kiln is a structure in the Prescott National Forest near the ghost town of Walker, Arizona. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A sign posted near the kiln reads, "This kiln was constructed around 1880 by Jake and Joe Carmichael to convert oak wood into charcoal for use at nearby smelters. The surrounding forest was cut so heavily for charcoal and mine props in the late 1800s that it is just now becoming productive again."[2]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "WFPA Web Site - History". Retrieved 2009-06-02.


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