Roaring Run Furnace
N 37° 42.474 W 079° 53.601
17S E 597546 N 4173982
Roaring Run Furnace is located in the Jefferson National Forest and was operated in the mid-1800's.
Waymark Code: WMQ51
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2006
Views: 18
This iron furnace was operated in the mid-1800's prior the Civil War. The historical site is located near the Craig County - Botetourt Count line in the Jefferson National Forest. The Roaring Run Furnace was the only national register site owned by the Jefferson National Forest. It is located in the New Castle Ranger District in Botetourt County. The furnace is located on Roaring run Branch, a tributary of Craig Creek, five miles from the James River. Until recently little of the historical documentation of this site had been recovered from primary sources in the various state and local archives. The information recently recovered suggests that the furnace reflects the national and statewide economics of the iron industry during the 19th century. (Source: Jefferson National Forest)
There are picnic table and hiking trails located through out the immediate area. The furnace is a short, easy walk from the parking area. Plenty of parking is available at N37 42.384 - W079 53.601
Street address:
450 Roaring Run Road
Route 621
Eagle Rock, VA United States
24085
County / Borough / Parish: Botetourt County
Year listed: 1983
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Information Potential, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1825-1849
Historic function: Industry/Processing/Extraction/Manufacturing Facility
Current function: Not in Use/Historic Site
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Hours of operation: From: 6:00 AM To: 9:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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