Bibb Naval Furnaces/Brierfield Furnaces
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member OHail
N 33° 02.579 W 086° 57.263
16S E 504259 N 3656052
Quick history of the Bibb Naval and Brierfield Furnaces
Waymark Code: WMDJHH
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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Marker Name: Bibb Naval Furnaces Brierfield Furnaces

Marker Type: Rural Roadside

Addtional Information::
Marker text: Principal iron producer for Confederate foundry at Selma where naval guns and iron-clads were made. 1865–Furnaces destroyed by Wilson's Raiders, U.S.A. 1866–Furnaces rebuilt and operated by Gen. Gorgas, former Ordnance Chief, C.S.A.

Date Dedicated / Placed: 1953

Marker Number: Not listed
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