National Register of Historic Places

Bird Kiln

Leola, Dallas County, Arkansas
Listed
May 28, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
75000381

About this property

The Bird Kiln is a historic pottery site in rural Dallas County, Arkansas. It is located off Arkansas Highway 9, about 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Leola. It is the site of a kiln which was set up in 1843 by William Bird, who established pottery as an industry in the area. Bird operated on the site until 1851, when he moved to another site north of Tulip. He and his brothers produced utilitarian salt glazed goods, and trained a whole generation of potters. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Location

Leola, Dallas County, Arkansas
34.12737, -92.67689

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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Bird Kiln listed on the National Register?

Bird Kiln was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Bird Kiln?

Bird Kiln is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bird Kiln?

The period of significance for Bird Kiln is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1843.

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