This kiln, one of the first limestone kilns in Eaton County, was used for burning limestone in the preparation of cement in the late 19th century.
Site typeResidential
Coordinates42.4419, -85.0294
Difficulty · ModerateSome effort — hiking, navigating fences or rough terrain.
Hazard · YellowStandard caution — typical abandoned-structure risks: weak floors, debris, broken glass.
Light todaySunrise 06:52 · sunset 20:33 (local) — golden hour is the first and last hour of that window
Conditions today62–80°F · 4% precip chance · wind to 9 mph
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