The Story Behind This Stone from an Abandoned Church: What Makes it Special

The Limestone on this church came from the same stone that covers the Empire State Building and has built over 35 state capitals. What makes Indiana Limestone so unique?
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[@williamdegnan4718]

I don't think you can talk about limestone very much without getting sedimental. 🙄

[@priestley749]

Yuk, yuk, yuk.

[@raeanker3078]

That’s good.

[@motor2of7]

We’ll done….Dad

[@MrPlusses]

YOU ROCK!

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n it was a pleasure to ‘Nerd Out’ with you today. I was looking forward to hearing all about Indiana Limestone. And you did not disappoint. Thanks for the research and presentation. Growing up in an area we often take its place in history for granted… it’s nice when we step back and give it the appreciation it deserves. Cap’n, ya’ done a good thing!

[@likearockcm]

This Old House worthy episode! I think the best part of limestone is it's beautiful if laid correctly. Way better look than brick.

[@scottmccrystal7287]

I thought DP was the only history channel lol. I loved the facts and the history of the stone. Keep up the hard work

[@CMDSR]

I’m amazed by the amount of stone you’ve been able to save. You’re right Indiana Limestone is all over the US. Great job schooling us folks on this fabulous building material.

[@brucehuff5566]

Thanks for the little history lesson. Your moving along nicely. Stay safe

[@flick22601]

THIS is how history should be taught. Show the result and then explain how and why it got there. Thanks for the lesson Mike. Enjoyed every minute of it.

[@joycefuller9177]

Awesome history lesson. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the stone.

[@billwilliams9527]

Your patience and hard work springs eternal. An example to us one and all.

[@mikedobson2988]

Nice history lesson. Your doing a heck of a job. Thanks and keep it safe.

[@MarkMcKee1963]

My first knowledge of limestone came from the movie “Breaking Away”. As a NW Indiana teen i thought the movie was cool because it took place in Indiana. The movie is a classic and the locals in the movie were called “Cutters” because a lot of the local people around Indiana University had ties to the limestone industry and the “cut” limestone. If anyone here hasn’t seen this movie, it’s so good! A young Dennis Quaid is in it.

[@csh8856]

This is a must watch movie..!!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

MIKE, apparently you liked history in school ! Loved the detailed informative lesson you presented. Also,.... the editing and production of this series is awesome. You are talented in many ways. Taking on a project such as this, shows your ambition and diligence to work to complete what you started. Good stuff!!!

[@c50ge]

I took a Church trip as a teenager, stoped at the Biltmore estate there was a large planter that I climbed in took my shirt off and pretended to take a bath. Was always one of my Mom’s favorite photos.

[@MrWaldorfian]

I don't care what your kids think, the history of limestone is very interesting. Thanks for sharing that.

[@dfusit]

I now know more about Indiana limestone than I ever though possible. The more you know 🌈 Great episode Captain, stay safe!

[@markcranage2651]

I was born in South Australia, near Mt. Gambier, in an area called the Limestone Coast. In the early 1950's my dad would get 10 ton blocks of quarried limestone trucked to our town lot and would cut the 10 ton block of stone up into smaller pieces called ashlars. He used a large toothed hand saw to cut to the size needed which was 26" X 9.5" X 4". So our house and the majority of houses in the area were built with limestone ashlars. Our house was built using double sided limestone ashlars, in later years, houses were built with limestone inner walls and brick outer walls. Limestone is a great sound and weather insulator. No basements, and the walls were built on a concrete slab. very interesting listening to the history of limestone in Indiana. I have lived in Illinois for over 20 years. Great project Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's cool!

[@goodgrieflouiser5807]

What a great way to tell the story of Indiana Limestone. Anytime I get to watch something interesting and get a history lesson is a great day. Thanks for sharing this while you work dismantling the old church.

[@razorblade220]

Thanks for the History lesson and great job on the church salvage !

[@williambryant5946]

Great video. Really enjoyed the history lesson. I live in NC and have visited the Biltmore estate several times and knew it was built of limestone but did not know it was Indiana limestone or that Vanderbilt opened a quarry to mine it instead of just buying it. 👍

[@glenlongstreet7]

Geologically, Indianna used to be at the bottom of a huge inland Ocean that stretched from the Appalachian's to the Rockies. Over time, mud settled to the bottom and was compressed by the weight of the water over it. (100 feet is 44 PSI, 1000 feet is 440 PSI. 440 PSI times 144 square inches per square foot is 63 thousand pounds per square foot.) That makes really great limestone.

[@alancoleman4370]

Thank you for the limestone history. My dad spent his career working in the Reynolds Building in Winston-Salem, NC. Completed in 1929 and still a beautiful building today, the Reynolds Building was designed by Shreve & Lamb, who went on to design another Indiana limestone-clad building, the Empire State Building. Looking forward to seeing your limestone project.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I absolutely love this adventure with the Indiana Lime Stone . A little bit of history doesn't hurt anybody. In fact, it probably helps. I'm looking forward to the next video on it. Thank you very much for sharing this adventure this video.😊

[@dondwyer3679]

Thanks, Mike for the Indiana limestone history lesson. I did not know about the Biltmore connection and all of the other buildings in the US that are clad in limestone. Just great information, so thank you as it was very interesting! I'm also sure that you are getting VERY tired and sore. You will feel that in your shoulders for a while! Glad you are safe from all of this destruction. You've done a very methodical teardown.

[@NotJRB]

Interesting. Over the years I've heard mention of Indiana limestone plenty of times. Each region and state have something to take pride that they contributed to our life and surrounding. I always deeply respect folk with true pride in their roots. Nice video. Thanks!

[@timtopolski8417]

Really enjoyed the “needing out” history lesson. History like that shouldn’t be lost to time.

[@jeffreybaker2687]

Thanks for the brief history on the Indiana Limestone. Geology is a hobby for me, so when I get to learn about natures gifts from other regions I really enjoy it. Don't sell your girls short, because at some down the road they just might surprise you. Keep great content coming.

[@jorgebardisa731]

Thank you for the history lesson. Learn something new every day. Keep up the good work. Don't forget to take time to enjoy your children while they are young and keep teaching them. It will stick in the back of their minds and they will remember you taking the time to show them what you like. God bless you and your family

[@home-powersystems7782]

The Lincoln Memorial Statue is made from White Marble from Marble, Colorado. That stone is also used throughout the world including the Unknown Soldier memorial and The Washington Monument.

[@diggerman190]

I don't know much about limestone but a triple nickel with quick tach was an idea that I have as a teen, thanks for making it, it looks and works great, now to find a foundry bucket or put a quick receiver on the bucket if is in good condition. Have a blessed day captain

[@rogerford4427]

Mike, I have seen some of the buildings you mentioned. Had no idea they were built with that stone. Thank you for the history. Stay safe, and keep the videos coming 🙏

[@addiemellody5688]

enjoyed the great visuals and history lesson in this video! while learning about Indiana limestone....my memory was jogged a little, and i remembered that here in Texas, there's a Limestone County....which has some history behind it as well. i'm looking forward to seeing what great limestone creations you will bring to the channel!!!

[@Sleekfalcon]

The history is always nice but so is someone salvaging whatever they can from these historical buildings instead of just destroying it like i have seen soo many times through my life. It's going good, wish my arms would allow me to move as much as you are getting accomplished in a day. Can't wait to see what you do with all of it.

[@americanpatriot2.06]

The history lessons featured on all the youtube channels surrounding Derby, Indiana are priceless. The couple of trips I was fortunate to be able to make to that area taught me things that the channels hadn't. The biggest lesson is the history of Abraham Lincoln and his life on the Ohio River. They call Illinois Lincoln Country, but his history on the Ohio River is deeply rooted in his path towards the Presidency. The Ohio River, a Ferry with a partner, a legal dispute with said partner, a friend who happened to be a judge that pointed him in the direction of law research to help in that legal dispute, and the eventual path to become a lawyer. And the rest is history. So anytime the Derby, Indiana and surrounding area youtube channels have a history lesson, it is well worth the time to listen and learn.

[@NathanCEnyart]

Wife and I really enjoyed the story on the limestone

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Great story about the limestone. Your kids will just have to play this video back to their kids to annoy them about limestone facts. 😂 Progress looks good, looking forward to seeing where you chose to use this stone at home. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@ZPHOENIX27]

Nice history lesson! Perhaps one day, the kids will appreciate it more.

[@markwjung5545]

Great video, love the history and it is great to save the limestone.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Glad to see that you are able to save the stone. Hate to see materials wasted. Good job, thanks for sharing.

[@4051a]

Thanks for the history. Around where I live there are a lot of limestone quarries the produce crushed stone. Ther is also a couple that have some really nice flag stones. Be safe.

[@dansevern3291]

Interesting history lesson, Captain. Thanks for that. Also, having watched your channel for several years, I'm not sure that putting the camera on the gas meter was any protection for the gas meter. (Actually, I thought it might be quite the reverse). Thanks for the video, take care!

[@alexosborne5629]

And thank you for the lesson in limestone Captain 🤓😁 Will go and look for the Cotton Exchange building as we are currently in New Orleans on holiday 😃🥵 The same methods of extraction and cutting limestone is the same on this side of the pond too. Your stone removal has been well executed, a good simple procedure that is working spot on 💪💪💪

[@kenfrazier616]

great to learn about IN limestone. Growing up in Indiana myself and I have seen many many structures throughout the great USA built with it. You viedoes are always a treat to see a new one

[@DMAN10]

A couple of other Canadian iconic buildings that utilized Indiana limestone…the Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto, and the Ritz Carlton in Montreal. Gorgeous buildings that still stand the test of time. Thanks for sharing Cap!

[@rickbell3402]

I actually enjoyed listening to you talk about the history, Mike!

[@stevenlatham4397]

Thank you for the information on Indiana limestone. I never realized the prevalence of it. I’m in Kansas, and about 1/3 of the state is limestone, but ours is more yellow colored, and doesn’t seem as consistent. Almost every town here was originally built out of limestone because there were no trees here. I’ve also seen 100’s of miles of fence built with limestone posts.

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Your recovery of thisvalued skin is a lesson...and houses clad with this sre highly sought here in chjcago...repair is possible because the stone is so consistent and ages very well... BRAVO...CARRY ON

[@martinwyke]

Very interesting, the appreciation of history comes with age.

[@gakrazykajun]

Cool hearing the history behind the rock. I appreciate your enthusiasm for you content and it makes for easy and enjoyable watching of your videos. Keep up the great work and be safe.

[@charlessanders6054]

Thank you Mike for the History Lesson on Lime Stone! That was very informative and enjoyable. Great project, thank you.

[@burchelgibson]

I enjoyed your story on limestone I didn't take you for granted

[@davidchapman8054]

Because of my physical situation, I live vicariously through KZbin. Mike, your videos are educational and very amusing. Keep up the great work and videos Captain.

[@garyparrish9300]

Many moons ago, I worked across the street from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange Building. I made to trip over often to deliver or retrieve our system backup tapes. While they no longer use the building to trade cotton, it is an impressive edifice. Very different and substantial look compared to the surrounding buildings. Pretty cool to learn it was made from Indiana limestone. IIR, later when I had the opportunity of working in the city of Indianapolis, the folks there were proud to relate that the buildings surrounding monument circle in downtown Indy are also built from Indiana limestone. Great content Mike, keep up the good work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's an awesome story

[@ErictheAmateur]

Thanks for the brief history lesson. It does explain the importance of this limestone. It would look pretty cool cladding your yacht project. Then hundreds of years from now, some dad could nerd out explaining Indiana limestone to his kids, and then imagine the same guy explaining to his kids how that yacht got up there on the side of that mountain in the first place. 😂

[@annlaurie1484]

Very interesting info about the limestone. Doing a great job, well done. 😊

[@williamhill9432]

Great history lesson Mike, I’m so glad you told us. I’m really enjoying your demolition work on the old church and can hardly wait to see how you repurpose the limestone.

[@gwbuilder5779]

Nothing wrong with being proud of where you come from Mike.👌 Most people don't know that the Lincoln memorial is made with Indiana limestone, or the Biltmore Estate. If I'm not mistaken, I believe many courthouses, post-offices, and other civil structures are also clad with Indiana limestone. That Mike dude working in the background was hustling pretty good while you were talking, perhaps you should consider keeping him around.😅 Comin right along.🤙

[@alanbierhoff6831]

I appreciate you taking the time to tell us about the limestone. I only live a few hours away from the Biltmore Estate and have visited several times but never knew about the limestone. I grew up in the shale, slate, marble and granite areas of New York and Vermont so I can understand you geeking out on the local rocks lol

[@GaryForgingOn]

I really enjoyed that Indiana Limestone History. I had no idea.. Thanks

[@thebear5454]

Another great salvage video with a touch of local history. Good job Mike 👍👍

[@Skoalman]

Looking good, Captain. I'm from North Carolina, and I've been to the Biltmore house several times. I didn't know that the Vanderbilt's opened their own quarry. Thanks for the history lesson. Great video! Keep um coming.

[@brucelambert2573]

Thanks for the history lesson. I'd like to clad my RV with Indiana lime stone.

[@tdkrei]

What ever else you are in life, you are one hell of a hard working man. Keep on smiling.

[@fmcb269]

Have just watched all five of these nose to tail. Totally absorbing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@smileywilson9972]

I love getting educated this way relaxing waiting to work through the storm coming my way hello 👋 from Truro Nova Scotia Canada all you guys in Indiana❤

[@matthewutter2697]

Awesome job on the detailed information on the Limestone. I thought I remembered hearing that it was used in the Lincoln Memorial and the Pentagon, but I had no idea of the vast amounts of other buildings that it had been used on. Thanks again for all you do and sharing your life with us

[@stanleymartin1613]

Cool video. Enjoyed watching and listening to the highlights of Indiana limestone. Looking forward to seeing your projects for using your saved stone ✌️😎

[@everestyeti]

The limestone your taking off, would make a brilliant quayside for the U-tube Yacht. Those bricks would have been worth keeping as well, if it was 1880 they all would have been hand thrown, clay hand formed into a wooden mould and then dried under heat in a brick kiln, they are a bit special. 👍

[@NAMCBEO]

History is always great to know, it combats ignorance and making the same mistakes. But, then some never learn !!!!

[@richardherring8220]

Mike, "nerd-out" anytime you want to buddy, I always find your commentary interesting, educational and many times amusing, keep it up !!

[@lonniechartrand]

Love the background story of the Indiana Limestone. Good stuff!!!

[@glennwolfe1663]

Capt, thanks for the history lesson. Stay safe young man 👍👍👍👍👍😺🫠🐺

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Captain Kleeman, I hauled a massive circular saw from Knoxville TN to a quarry outside Austin TX. They would blast it into blocks and cut it with the saw.😊

[@fsj197811]

Not something I'd be interested in but I'm still glad to see the material salvaged. Thanks for sharing.

[@jtrammeljr]

Love the nerding out and love the history lesson. Keep up the good work

[@jerrellkull5347]

Thanks for the lesson on limestone, good food for the brain. Take care Captain...

[@jerryoxley9556]

A lot of traffic going by and a guy that cuts his grass more times than you think about cutting yours and yet they know not that they have been in the presence of a legend in the making!! Jerry..UK

[@user-ys3dh5gl3o]

Great history lesson on limestone. Thank you teach !!!

[@mikepenney6452]

Cool combination of the Timelapse and the backstory. 🍻 cheers, thanks for sharing.

[@justinmills8084]

Thanks for the history of the limestone.

[@patrikpersson9446]

You are so pleasent to listen to...can not for my world understand how this channel doesn't have at least 3 or 4 times as much followers...beats me?!

[@donjennings7544]

Thanks for the education on Indiana limestone!

[@stevecollier1810]

hey mike , growing up in the city and working with my dad he would have me help him take shingles off a house that was going to be torn down or pulling up old oak flooring to reuse in our house as he was a carpenter and floor refinisher. It makes perfect sense to me go man go wish I was closer would love to help you

[@MatthewJRedmond]

Love to learn about different types of history and stone, and when they're combined, it's even better. Keep up the great work Capt. 😁 👍

[@genegoodman5233]

Mr Mike You enjoy history and beautiful buildings, you mentioned the Biltmore Estates in NC, well guess where l live. If you can put together a vacation for your family, come down South to NC and visit the Biltmore estates, Asheville area, and the Great Smoky Mountains. It definitely would be a vacation to remember. I’ve been to Indiana on vacation several times so I know it’s drivable. Enjoyed the history lesson.

[@stephendalby836]

Thanks. Now we’ve heard you ‘geek out’ on limestone, it’s easier to understand why you got excited about salvaging this church, when it appeared on FB. Unarguably, the world would be a better place with more limestone geeks. I’m just wondering what national monument sized edifice you’ll build with it, Cap. Can’t wait.

[@jerryoxley9556]

Hi Mike, was wondering why no vid on Monday, my ignorance and much respect!! Great history and really interesting! It’s no wonder that you are taking the time and energy to do what you are doing.Great vid, looking forward to the next!! Jerry..UK

[@chrishelms1967]

Seems like , now that you have mentioned it, every older County Courthouse, Jail, City Hall, old Office buildings ....etc etc in my area has this limestone

[@young11984]

Appreciate the limestone history lesson, being from NC i didnt even know that about the builtmore estate

[@tapertrain1614]

Indiana limestone is also sought out from its use in agriculture. It is the main way to increase the PH in soils. May states would love to have our limestone deposits.

[@scottchisholm3622]

I’ve spent more time in church with you, Cap’n, than I ever have in my entire life. And I’m into my 8th decade. Genius.

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@ThatOneGuy-ot1qd]

Thanks Cap'n for the background on Indiana limestone. Had no idea. Beautiful rock! Great video. Looking forward to your use of this salvage. Thanks again for taking us along!

[@caveweta]

6 out of 10 for the dismount….. that’s gold mate, you should be on the stage! You could now be the Limestone Cowboy, getting cards and letters from people you don’t even know…… and offers coming over the phone!

[@darrenblattner2508]

As a kid I doubt I would have been interested in Limestone BUT I'm not a kid any more. Thanks for the interesting history lesson. Keep Smilin

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Excellent as always Mike, loved your information on the limestone quarrying 👍 Keep up the great work, best wishes from Britain 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@nelsonannett5427]

really liked the story and history of the Limestone and the work your doing to save some. well done. cheers captain.

[@bobanderson2807]

No questions. Just a very hearty thank you for your Videos! Bob A❤

[@jameskaufmann4260]

Thanks for sharing the info on the limestone! You make your videos so much better with your jokes and information. I always look forward to seeing what you are doing. Stay safe.

[@troyweatherford9874]

This video reminded me of the movie,breaking away, the father in that movie,used to work in the quarry and always talked about it to his son,loved it

[@goptools]

Hi Mike. I enjoyed hearing the history of Indiana limestone. I hated history in school but now I find it interesting (along with geography, strangely enough). It looks like the mortar is about the only thing holding the stone in place. I don't know a whole lot about masonry but I would think you would want more than that holding all that weight in place. Maybe I'm wrong. Sliding that big cap down the ramp was pretty neat. That went pretty much perfect. Thanks for the video! -mike

[@edwarddherde9536]

Great info on lime stone thank for nerd-ing out on the limestone