Research Topic

Limestone Quarries

Limestone quarries were once a prominent industry and the largest employer in Jefferson County, West Virginia, shaping the communities surrounding Harpers Ferry and Bakerton. The industry drew large numbers of working-class laborers whose lives left a lasting impact on the region.

This topic appears in 153 indexed records between 1832 and 1960.
153 Indexed Records
1832 Earliest Record
1960 Latest Record
Bakerton Strongest Location
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May 1, 2024

Rebuilding of Lime Kilns Commenced

Work has already begun upon preparations for the rebuilding of the lime kilns at Bakerton, which were destroyed by fire as reported in Monday’s NEWS.
May 1, 2024

Bakerton Items; Industry & Accidents, Preaching at Oak Grove, Visitations and More

Bakerton, W. Va. – July 14. Mr and Mrs. Clay Moler, who were married in March, have built themselves a new house near Bakerton and moved into it. There will be preaching in Oak Grove school […]
May 1, 2024

Thomas Welsh seriously injured; Israel Boyd home burns.

Jefferson County Items.Charlestown, W. Va., May 12– Mr. Thomas Welsh, an employee of the Standard Lime and Stone Company, at Bakerton, was seriously injured by the explosion of a blast at their quarry yesterday. One arm […]
May 1, 2024

Eight Cars & Lime Works Destroyed By Fire; Canal Almost Open After 1889 flood.

The Lime Company’s works at Bakerton, Jefferson county, were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. Eight cars were also burned. The loss is estimated at $15,000. Property insured for $1,000. The terrible destruction to the C. […]
May 1, 2024

Lime Works Narrowly Escape Fire

LIME WORKS CATCH FIRE.– The Bakerton Lime Works narrowly escaped destruction by fire last Saturday. The shedding caught fire while a kiln was being drawn, and there was a sharp fight with the flames for a […]
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Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1890s 50 records
1910s 42 records
1900s 29 records
1930s 10 records
1920s 9 records
1850s 3 records