The Ozark Southern Stone quarry is a quarry located in Elk Ranch,
Arkansas, rich in
dolomite limestone.
It began in 1883 as Eureka Stone Co., and remained open until the
Great Depression
The Great Depression (19291939) was an economic shock that impacted most countries across the world. It was a period of economic depression that became evident after a major fall in stock prices in the United States. The economic contagio ...
. It became Ozark Southern stone in 2006.
Its stone has been used in building in the northwest Arkansas region, in
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, making it the 36th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central ...
, and elsewhere. It was used in the restoration of the Old Main building at the
University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Ozark Southern Stone
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References
External links
* http://www.lovelycitizen.com/story/1465017.html
Geography of Carroll County, Arkansas
Quarries in the United States
Dolomite (rock)
Limestone industry
Mining in Arkansas
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