Bulletin - Geological Survey (Volume 1) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VI THE MARBLES OF PICKENS COUNTY Pickens county is, at present, really the only marble-producing county in the State. The value of the deposits, here, has long been known; but only of recent years have they been worked on an extensive scale. A number of companies are now operating in the vicinity of Tate, each of which makes annually large shipments of stone, for both building and ornamental purposes. The marbles enter this county from Gilmer, on lot 140, $th district, 2nd section, which joins the Gartrell property. The bluffs, here, are almost as high and precipitous as those on the adjoining lot; and the only apparent difference in the character of the stone is the absence of the flesh-colored layers.' A few hundred yards further down the creek, on lot 139, $th district, 2nd section, a considerable quantity of marble has been quarried, for making lime. The kiln is situated on the east side of the railroad, where a siding has been put in, from the main track. The capacity of the kiln is about one thousand barrels per month, selling at seventy-five cents per barrel. It is used for both mechanical and agricultural purposes. The lower layers of the stone on this lot appear to be quite sound, and weather evenly. On the opposite side of the railroad from the lime-kiln, a drill-hole has been put down in the marble thirty feet. The core, taken from the boring, is said to have been quite solid, throughout its entire length. THE GODFREY PROPERTY On The Godfrey Property (lot 151, 5th district, 2nd section), near the mouth of Fisher's creek, is an extensive exposure of marble, that seems to be the southern terminus of the deposit in Tolona valley. Between this property and the lime-kiln, lies lot 138, 5//1 district, 2nd section, through which the marble con...