About this property
The Walker Charcoal Kiln is a structure in the Prescott National Forest near the town of Walker, Arizona and situated in the vicinity of the abandoned Poland Junction Mine near the summit of Renegade Hill. 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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 76000383. It was listed on October 7, 1976.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Walker Charcoal Kiln listed on the National Register?
Walker Charcoal Kiln was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Walker Charcoal Kiln?
Walker Charcoal Kiln is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Walker Charcoal Kiln?
The period of significance for Walker Charcoal Kiln is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
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