National Historic Landmark

Tredegar Iron Works

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
Listed
July 1, 1971
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
71001048

About this property

The Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia, was the biggest ironworks in the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and a significant factor in the decision to make Richmond the Confederate capital. Tredegar supplied about half the artillery used by the Confederate States Army, as well as the iron plating for CSS Virginia, the first Confederate ironclad warship, which fought in the historic Battle of Hampton Roads in March 1862. The works avoided destruction by troops during the evacuation of the city, and continued production through the mid-20th century. Now classified as a National Historic Landmark District, the site serves as the main building of the American Civil War Museum. The name Tredegar derives from the Welsh industrial town that supplied much of the company's early workforce.

Location

500 Tredegar St.
Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
37.53585, -77.44535

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Dahlgren Raid (Richmond Raid)
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0.6 mi
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0.6 mi
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When was Tredegar Iron Works listed on the National Register?

Tredegar Iron Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Tredegar Iron Works?

Tredegar Iron Works is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Tredegar Iron Works a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Tredegar Iron Works has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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