National Register of Historic Places

Moratock Iron Furnace

Danbury, Stokes County, North Carolina
Listed
July 29, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001376

About this property

Moratock Park is a public park in Danbury, North Carolina that includes the site of Moratock Iron Furnace. Union cavalry, under the command of George Stoneman, destroyed most of the original foundryworks while conducting raids through the area in 1865 during the American Civil War. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Berrier, Kyle A. Around Walnut Cove and Danbury: Kyle A. Berrier. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2014. "North Carolina: Stoneman's Raid", Civil War Traveler, 2009. Map showing Stoneman's raid and Moratock in PDF format

Location

Danbury, Stokes County, North Carolina
36.40761, -80.19957

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERING
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Danbury Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi
Stokes County Courthouse
Industrial
0.4 mi
Hanging Rock State Park Bathhouse
Listed
4 mi
Moore, Matthew, House
Industrial
5.5 mi
Walnut Cove Colored School
Industrial
7.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid — Danbury NC (Stokes County)
1865Civil War
0.8 mi

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When was Moratock Iron Furnace listed on the National Register?

Moratock Iron Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Moratock Iron Furnace?

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

What is the period of significance for Moratock Iron Furnace?

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

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