Kentucky calcite mines

Calcite mines were once in great numbers through central Kentucky, calcite used in the manufacture of gunpowder that was important during the Civil War. Calcium enriched water due to the abundance of limestone was vital and plentiful.

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Brooklyn, Kentucky

One Response to “Kentucky calcite mines”

  1. Tyler →
    May 31, 2011 at 3:33 pm #

    Ive been there, lookin alot worse these days

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