Around 1870, the Lime industry began to flourish in Erin and Houston County. Several Limekilns were built in the area and several still remain. Limestone was loaded into the fire chambers of these kilns and was converted into a fine lime powder. It was the county's biggest industry until the 1940's when the high quality limestone was depleted.
Limestone was mined from a man-made cave in Erin until they hit an underground spring. The water has since formed a lake in the cave but also extends outside. This Limekiln is on the other side of the lake from the cave entrance. You can also get right up to it as the other side is now a gravel parking lot for nearby businesses. Today, this is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Quarry Limekiln"
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