Historic
White Pine County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Six perfectly preserved 30-foot beehive-shaped stone charcoal kilns built in 1876 to supply fuel for the Ward silver smelter. Among the best-preserved industrial monuments in the Great Basin.
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.0369, -114.8473 |
| Built | 1876 |
| Height | 30 ft each |
| Count | 6 ovens |
| Fee | $5/vehicle |
| Era | 1876-1879 operation; NRHP 1971 |
| Access | Cave Valley Rd, 20 mi S of Ely |
| Notable | Best-preserved in NV; NRHP-listed |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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