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.
Field facts
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 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 |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Visitor centerHistoric Ward Townsite5.1 km away
- Visitor centerHistoric Ward Cemetery7.5 km away
- CampgroundEly Elk Viewing Area - Recreation Site15.3 km away
- CampgroundWARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)16 km away
- CampgroundWard Mountain Recreation Area17.1 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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