Hillman's Forge -- Tannehill Ironworks State Park, McCalla AL
N 33° 14.858 W 087° 04.062
16S E 493693 N 3678742
A sign of history in front of Hillman's Forge at Tannehill Ironworks State Park, McCalla AL
Waymark Code: WMWEZV
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2017
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This sign of history created by the Tannehill Furnace and Foundry Commission explains and interprets an interesting 1830 bloomery forge as follows:
"HILLMAN’S FORGE
1830
Uncovered by University of Alabama archaeological team in 1990, this site is thought to have been Daniel Hillman’s bloomery built in 1830. It was the birthplace of the Birmingham Iron and Steel District.
With construction of blast furnaces here in 1859 this structure may have been converted into a cupola for castings, a contention supported by the large number of tools and machine parts found in the excavation."
Group that erected the marker: Tannehill Furnace and Foundry Commission
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Tannehill Ironworks State Park
McCalla, AL
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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