Round Top Cement Mill C & O Canal Virtual Tour
Round Top Cement Mill. Mile 127.4 The commemorative signboard reads: The Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company operated at this site from 1863 to 1909, producing 2,200 barrels of hydraulic cement per week. By the 1880's it was one of Washington County's most flourishing businesses. In 1838, George Shafer was authorized by the canal
Round Top Cement Mill C & O Canal Virtual Tour
Round Top Cement Mill. Mile 127.4 The commemorative signboard reads: The Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company operated at this site from 1863 to 1909, producing 2,200 barrels of hydraulic cement per week. By the 1880's it was one of Washington County's most flourishing businesses.
Round Top Cement Mill C&O Canal Trust
Sep 05, 2014 Cement was packaged into barrels and sacks and shipped downstream by both the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. The mill changed owners in 1863, and was renamed the "Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company." It continued as a booming industry, averaging 2,100 barrels of hydraulic cement per week, making it one of Washington County's most profitable
Hidden Gems Along the C&O Canal C&O Canal Trust
Mile Marker 127.4. Round Top Cement Mill. When the C&O Canal was being dug in 1837, argillomagenisian limestone, a material well-suited for hydraulic cement, was discovered. George Shafer, who produced cement upstream, opened a cement mill in 1838 at the foot of Roundtop Hill.
Round Top Cement Mill C&O Canal Trust
This mill supplied cement to Roundtop Hill, up to the Paw Paw Tunnel, and as far away as the Washington Monument, the Cabin John Bridge, and the U.S. Capitol. Cement was packaged into barrels and sacks and shipped downstream by both the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. In 1863, the mill was sold and renamed the Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company.
Iconic C&O Canal Discoveries: What Not to Miss C&O Canal
Mile Marker 127.4 Round Top Cement Mill. When the C&O Canal was being dug in 1837, argillomagenisian limestone, a material well-suited for hydraulic cement, was discovered. George Shafer, who produced cement upstream, opened a cement mill in 1838 at the foot of Roundtop Hill.
Canal and River Structures Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Apr 30, 2020 Some of the cement was used on the C&O Canal. NPS Photo. The Round Top Cement Company The Round Top Cement Company was located at mile 127.4 of the canal. As land was being surveyed for the canal, investigators found a large outcrop of limestone along the river, on the downslope of a hill called Round Top.
Journey from Hancock Along the C&O Canal Towpath
Aug 13, 2018 Mile 127.5 Round Top Cement Works The ruins of the old cement works are striking against the cliff face. You can see the remains of eight kilns once used to burn lime to ash. Mill foundations are, including a smoke stack, are also visible. During the Civil War, the cement works were Hancock’s largest employer, providing jobs for 100 people.
The C&O Canal Bicycling Guide Mile 115 thru 130
21 行 124.4: Buddy Lou's : 301.678.6460: Light menu, mainly sandwiches and finger food, micro
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Photos
Jun 30, 2021 Kilns at Round Top Cement Mill. Uploaded: 8/9/2016. Taken July, 2016. Located north of Hancock, at mile 127.4 on the C&O canal towpath. Wonderful to
Round Top Cement Mill C & O Canal Virtual Tour
Round Top Cement Mill. Mile 127.4 The commemorative signboard reads: The Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company operated at this site from 1863 to 1909, producing 2,200 barrels of hydraulic cement per week. By the 1880's it was one of Washington County's most flourishing businesses. In 1838, George Shafer was authorized by the canal
Round Top Cement Mill C & O Canal Virtual Tour
Round Top Cement Mill. Mile 127.4 The commemorative signboard reads: The Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company operated at this site from 1863 to 1909, producing 2,200 barrels of hydraulic cement per week. By the 1880's it was one of Washington County's most flourishing businesses.
Round Top Cement Mill C&O Canal Trust
Sep 05, 2014 Cement was packaged into barrels and sacks and shipped downstream by both the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. The mill changed owners in 1863, and was renamed the "Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company." It continued as a booming industry, averaging 2,100 barrels of hydraulic cement per week, making it one of Washington County's most profitable
Hidden Gems Along the C&O Canal C&O Canal Trust
Mile Marker 127.4. Round Top Cement Mill. When the C&O Canal was being dug in 1837, argillomagenisian limestone, a material well-suited for hydraulic cement, was discovered. George Shafer, who produced cement upstream, opened a cement mill in 1838 at the foot of Roundtop Hill.
Round Top Cement Mill C&O Canal Trust
This mill supplied cement to Roundtop Hill, up to the Paw Paw Tunnel, and as far away as the Washington Monument, the Cabin John Bridge, and the U.S. Capitol. Cement was packaged into barrels and sacks and shipped downstream by both the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. In 1863, the mill was sold and renamed the Round Top Hydraulic Cement Company.
Iconic C&O Canal Discoveries: What Not to Miss C&O Canal
Mile Marker 127.4 Round Top Cement Mill. When the C&O Canal was being dug in 1837, argillomagenisian limestone, a material well-suited for hydraulic cement, was discovered. George Shafer, who produced cement upstream, opened a cement mill in 1838 at the foot of Roundtop Hill.
Canal and River Structures Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Apr 30, 2020 Some of the cement was used on the C&O Canal. NPS Photo. The Round Top Cement Company The Round Top Cement Company was located at mile 127.4 of the canal. As land was being surveyed for the canal, investigators found a large outcrop of limestone along the river, on the downslope of a hill called Round Top.
Journey from Hancock Along the C&O Canal Towpath
Aug 13, 2018 Mile 127.5 Round Top Cement Works The ruins of the old cement works are striking against the cliff face. You can see the remains of eight kilns once used to burn lime to ash. Mill foundations are, including a smoke stack, are also visible. During the Civil War, the cement works were Hancock’s largest employer, providing jobs for 100 people.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Photos
Jun 30, 2021 Kilns at Round Top Cement Mill. Uploaded: 8/9/2016. Taken July, 2016. Located north of Hancock, at mile 127.4 on the C&O canal towpath. Wonderful to