Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
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State park in White Pine County, Nevada
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is an area designated for historic preservation and public recreation located 20 miles south of the town of Ely in White Pine County, Nevada. The 700-acre state park protects beehive-shaped charcoal ovens constructed in the latter half of the 19th century.
Address: Ely, NV 89315
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (775) 289-1693
A scenic, forested retreat. The park features six beehive shaped charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879 to help process rich silver ore.
The 700-acre (280 ha) state park protects beehive-shaped charcoal ovens constructed in the latter half of the 19th century.
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The Ward Charcoal Ovens operated from 1876 through 1879, the silver boom years of the Ward mines. The ovens were eventually phased out completely due to ...
The stars of this state park are 30-foot-tall, beehive-shaped stone kilns, built in the late 1870s to produce charcoal for the region's mining smelters. Rumor ...
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Interesting bit of Nevada history. The oven area themselves only take a few minutes to walk around but the park has a number of longer trails and campgrounds.
The park features six beehive shaped charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879 to help process rich silver ore that was discovered in the area.
This state park boasts a rich history in mining; showcasing six remining charcoal kilns from historic Ward Mining District. In addition to a history lesson, the ...
Apr 21, 2024 · We visited the historic Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park while camping nearby in Cave Lake SP ...
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Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is located off US 93 some 18 miles south of the town of Ely. The park is open year-round and has a small campground.
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The Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is situated 20 miles south of the town of Ely in White Pine County, Nevada. The park spans an impressive 700 ...
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