About this property
Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln is one of two old lime kilns in Illinois listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The other is the Griggsville Landing Lime Kiln in Pike County. Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln is located near the Ogle County city of Polo. When in use, the kiln would have produced raw quicklime. The lime kiln was added to the National Register in 2002.
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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 02001348. It was listed on November 20, 2002.
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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 Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln listed on the National Register?
Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln?
Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln?
The period of significance for Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln?
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