Capitol City Charcoal Kilns
Hinsdale County
The kilns were built in 1877. Constructed of brick, utilizing the "beehive" shaped design that was typical of structures used in the production of charcoal, the two kilns are the last remaining ones in the county.
Capitol City charcoal kilns. Photo taken 1999.
The initial boom in the charcoal industry was short lived as mining in the county took a sharp downturn in 1883. As mining resumed, the railroad arrived in 1889, bringing with it the cheaper and more efficient coal. Listed under Hinsdale County Metal Mining Multiple Property Submission.