​Taylor Lime Kiln No.1

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Marker No: 14654

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

​State Antiquities Landmark

Marker Text: ​This kiln was built in 1871 by Scottish immigrant Peter C. Taylor (b.1829). His patented kiln design permitted continuous firing, producing a superior lime that was used to make mortar for late 19th century Austin buildings and had a wide market elsewhere. Limestone from a nearby quarry, now known as Taylor Slough on Scenic Dr., was hauled along a wagon trail and then over a bridge to the top on the kiln. operated by Taylor until the 1980s, the kiln and kiln No.2 (1 mi. S) was a major factor in Austin's early economy. (1983)

Geographic: 30.305183, -97.771248

Location: ​2600 Pecos Street, Austin