These beehive-shaped structures were the economic center of this Wyoming ghost town.

Piedmont sprang up in the southwest corner of Wyoming as the Union Pacific Railroad was built. It lasted longer than most "end of track" towns thanks to its role in a vital industry of the time: charcoal. The three beehive-shaped kilns that manufactured the high-carbon substance have been preserved by the State of Wyoming, reminding visitors of a time when charcoal meant a lot more than backyard cookouts.
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