Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham, Alabama
N 33° 31.286 W 086° 47.417
16S E 519474 N 3709115
This marker is located at a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham.
Waymark Code: WM4M2E
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2008
Views: 38
Inscription reads:
SLOSS FURNACES
The crossing of railroads in 1872 adjacent to this site gave rise to the industrial city of Birmingham. In 1881, Alabama railroad magnate James Withers Sloss, captializing on the unusual coincidence of coal, iron ore, and limestone in the area, founded the Sloss Furnace Company as an iron manufacturer and built blast furnaces beside the railroad crossing. Production of pig iron at Sloss Furnace began in 1882 and continued for almost 90 years. Early 20th century additions to the facility represent important technological developments in iron-making and serve as a monument to the thousands who have worked in Birmingham industry.
Marker Name: Sloss Furnaces
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
Erected by the Birmingham Historical Society in cooperation with the Sloss Furnace Association.
Date Dedicated / Placed: May 1984
Marker Number: Not listed
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