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Snow Flake LbNA #62771

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Aug 5, 2012
Location: John Turn Farm
City:Middle Smithfield Township
County:Monroe
State:Pennsylvania
Boxes:1
Planted by:Snow Crew
Found by: Waneta Wench
Last found:Nov 18, 2020
Status:OFFaFFFF
Last edited:Aug 5, 2012
John Turn Farm


Farmers in the 19th century widely adopted the habit of applying lime to their fields to "sweeten" the soil. Actually, it was neutralizing the acidity and increasing fertility. The industry grew and lime-kilns sprung up across the countryside. Farmers in this region obtained lime by burning limestone or by purchasing the lime from a "lime burner" who operated a commercial kiln. Middle Smithfield Township is the site of the John Turn Farm and its well-preserved lime kiln. In late fall and winter you can see the kiln easily, facing you at the edge of the woods across on the west side of the road. (Watch for traffic!) From spring until the leaves fall, it is more difficult to pick out. You can walk up the access road to the top of the kiln. The John Turn Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.



Approximately 2 miles off Route 209 North on River Road is historical John Turn Farm.

If you are coming up River Rd.from the Shawnee Inn, the farm is located past Zion Church Rd. on the right.

This is also a parking area for the McDade Trail. There are restrooms at this location. Park here.

Start at the John Turn Farm Information sign.
***Helpful Hint*** Read The Sign!!

Turn to the SE and head toward the Smokehouse.

Continue past the Smokehouse to the ruins of the Main House.

Go 45 degrees NE to the Well.

What you seek is beneath the downed tree at the NE corner of the well.