Roaring Run Furnace

United States historic place
Roaring Run Furnace
Virginia Landmarks Register
Overview from the southwest
37°42′28″N 79°53′36″W / 37.70778°N 79.89333°W / 37.70778; -79.89333
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1832 (1832)
NRHP reference No.83003263[1]
VLR No.011-0063
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 21, 1983
Designated VLRJune 15, 1976[2]

Roaring Run Furnace is a historic iron furnace located in Jefferson National Forest near Eagle Rock, Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built about 1832, and reflects the national and statewide economics of the iron industry during the 19th century.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

The furnace is on the northeastern corner of the Hoop hole wild area.

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Virginia is for Lovers (2014). "Roaring Run Furnace". Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Another view of the furnace
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