Nelsonville Brick Park

Interesting piece of history that has been preserved. There is a large parking area across the street.

Seems to be frozen in time. Glad we got out of the car to check it out. Kinda creepy, loved it.

This was right off the road and there are a lot of opportunities for exploration here. It's easy to make a quick stop and there is plenty to see if you want to stick around longer.

Nelsonville Brick Park is a cool place to check out if you're ever in the area. It's a historical landmark that preserves two down-draft brick kilns that were built in 1880. The kilns were part of the Nelsonville Brick Company, which was one of the largest brick producers in the region. The company produced bricks for sidewalks, roads, buildings, and water/sewer systems in the Hocking Valley region of Ohio.

The kilns were used to fire bricks by heating them to a high temperature in a closed chamber. The bricks were then cooled slowly to prevent them from cracking. The kilns were a major part of the Nelsonville economy for many years, but they were eventually closed in 1937 due to the decline in the demand for brick in the region.

The Nelsonville Brick Park is now a popular tourist destination. The park is open to the public and offers a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, and picnicking. The park also features a museum that tells the story of the Nelsonville Brick Company.

This explains why so many of the streets here and in Athens are brick. Just outside of Nelsonville.

Cool little piece of local history, worth a short visit if you are in the area.