Educational Resources

Fun Facts About Limestone

Limestone’s unique physical and chemical properties allow it to have many uses. Hundreds of beautiful, historic structures in Missouri were built with it, including Daniel Boone’s home, the Old St. Louis Cathedral near the Arch, and even the State Capitol Building! Today, it has extensive use as one of the raw materials in Portland cement. Specialty uses include the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, paint, paper, caulking and glass. Common antacids are virtually 100% finely-ground limestone. Farmers use limestone to neutralize acidity in their soils. Counties use crushed limestone to provide an all-weather driving surface on unpaved roads. However, it’s most commonly used as construction aggregate.

Infra Scholarship Foundation

Infra members again have the opportunity of providing an additional benefit for your employees through Infra’s Scholarship Foundation. Only children of employees of Infra Producer, Affiliate and Associate Members are eligible for the scholarships. Applicants must be graduating High School in the spring of 2024. In addition, at least 50% of the employee’s time must be spent on the company’s quarry business if it also has concrete plants, asphalt plants or other types of businesses.

If you have questions about the Scholarship program, deadlines or qualifications, please email connie@molimestone.com.