National Register of Historic Places

Endor Iron Furnace

Cumnock, Lee County, North Carolina
Listed
August 12, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001358

About this property

The Endor Iron Furnace was an iron furnace that operated from 1861–1864 and again from 1870–1871, near Cumnock, Lee County, North Carolina. It was constructed between 1862 and 1864 to take advantage of the iron deposits along the Deep River. The furnace is constructed of soft local reddish-gray stones and measures approximately 32 feet square at the base and rises to a height of about 35 feet. During the American Civil War, the furnace produced pig iron for the Confederate Army. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 2001, the property was acquired by the Triangle Land Conservancy.

Location

Cumnock, Lee County, North Carolina
35.55033, -79.22422

Categories

INDUSTRYMILITARYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Endor Iron Furnace listed on the National Register?

Endor Iron Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Endor Iron Furnace?

Endor Iron Furnace is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Endor Iron Furnace?

The period of significance for Endor Iron Furnace is recorded as the industrial era.

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