McCranie's Turpentine Still facts for kids
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McCranie's Turpentine Still
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Willacoochee, Georgia |
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| Area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Built | 1936 |
| Architect | George McCranie, et al. |
| Architectural style | Log construction |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000608 |
| Added to NRHP | June 28, 1976 |
The McCranie's Turpentine Still is a special old place in Willacoochee, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1976. This means it's an important historical site that should be protected. You can find it west of Willacoochee, right off U.S. Route 82.
What is a Turpentine Still?
A turpentine still was a factory that made turpentine. Turpentine is a liquid taken from pine trees. It was used in many products, like paints and medicines. The still would heat up pine sap to separate the turpentine.
History of the Still
The McCranie family had been working with turpentine since before the 1900s. They continued this work for many years. This specific turpentine still was built in 1936. It used older designs and methods to make turpentine.
Three McCranie brothers ran the still. It stopped working in 1942. This happened when the two older brothers went to fight in World War II. Also, new ways of making turpentine came out. These new methods used steam instead of fire. The war also caused a shortage of workers. All these reasons led to the still closing down.
Today, the McCranie's Turpentine Still is still mostly in its original condition. It helps us remember an important part of Georgia's history.
Photos
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The still in 2015
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Log cabin with the still
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Historical marker
