Henry Clay Furnace
N 39° 39.184 W 079° 49.402
17S E 600944 N 4389913
Gives a quick history of the Henry Clay Furnace.
Waymark Code: WMFPEX
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2012
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Henry Clay Furnace
West, in Coopers Rock State Forest, is the Henry Clay cold blast furnace, built 1834~36 by Leonard Lamb. It had capacity of four tons pig iron per day, and furnished employment for 200 people. Sold to Ellicots in 1837. Operated until 1847.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Henry Clay Furnace
Marker Location: In parking lot at trail head to Henry Clay Furnace
County or Independent City: Monongalia County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Achives & History 2009
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