Iron Furnaces
Iron furnaces played a significant role in the development of Lawrence County, Ohio, helping establish the Hanging Rock Iron Region as an important center of nineteenth-century iron production.
Explore the history of Lawrence County’s iron furnaces, the people who operated them, and the communities that grew around this once-thriving industry. Discover historical accounts, photographs, maps, and newspaper articles documenting the region’s ironmaking heritage.
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Ironton Furnace
Ironton Furnace, Lawrence County, OhioBuilt: 1875By: IRON & STEEL CO.Researched by Sharon M. Kouns and Martha J. Martin-Kounse The Marion Star,…
Iron and Steel Furnace
Iron and Steel Furnace, Lawrence County, OhioBuilt: 1871Researched by Sharon M. Kouns Ironton Register, September 23, 1897 – Iron & Steel Furnace…
Union Furnace
Lawrence County, OhioBuilt: 1826By: JAMES RODGERS & CO.Researched by Sharon M. Kouns and Martha J. Martin-Kounse Union Furnace – Union Tp. – In…
Hecla Furnace
Hecla Furnace –Upper Tp. – Hecla Furnace was built on Leatherwood, Lawrence County, OhioBuilt: 1833 By R. B. Hamilton & MccoyDaily Ton: 10Stack: 36…
Hanging Rock Ohio Furnaces
Hanging Rock Forge – Hamilton Tp. – The first forge was built in the county in 1830 by James Rodgers and Robert Hamilton. Henry Hanna changed…
Hamilton Furnace
Hamilton Furnace, Lawrence County, OhioBuilt: 1884By: Means, Kyle & Co. Researched by Sharon M. Kouns and Martha J. Martin Hamilton Furnace -…
Grant Furnace
Grant Furnace, Lawrence County, OhioBuilt: 1869By: W. D. KELLY & SONSResearched by Sharon M. Kouns Grant Furnace – Lawrence County, Ohio, was built…
Etna Furnace
Etna Furnace, Lawrence County, OhioBuilt: 1832By: JAMES RODGERS & OTHERSResearched by Sharon M. Kouns In 1820 Joseph and Kitty Dollarhide Kelly…
Center Furnace
Center Furnace – Also spelled Centre Furnace, Lawrence County, Ohio Built: 1836 By Wm. Carpenter & Others Daily Ton: 16 Stack: 40 Feet Blast:…