Union City Iron Furnace
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N 42° 03.932 W 085° 07.900
16T E 654574 N 4658741
Located on the south side of Union City Road, between Crane and Spruce Streets. Parking is available.
Waymark Code: WM1MG0
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2007
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On March 17, 1847, the Union City Iron Company was incorporated with leading citizens of the town as stockholders. The company was formed to produce iron from the bog and kidney iron ore deposits in Union and neighboring townships. A furnace was built, and in May 1847, it produced what was apparently the first iron made from Michigan ores. Earlier Michigan iron furnaces used imported pig iron. The percentage of iron in southern Michigan's ores was too small, however, to make their use profitable. Thus, in a few years Union City's pioneering furnace ceased making pig iron and turned to the production of plows.
Historical Date: 03/17/1847
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #0028
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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