National Register of Historic Places

Washington Iron Furnace

Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia
Listed
March 19, 1973
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73002014

About this property

Washington Iron Furnace is a historic iron furnace, located in Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia. The granite furnace was built around 1770, and measures 30 feet high on its south face. It helped establish industry in the county, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Considered one of the best preserved furnaces in Virginia, it was built against the side of a hill so that iron ore, charcoal and limestone could be transported to the site by wagon along the ridge and dumped into the top of the furnace. The original cart road and ten-yard-long bridge leading to the top no longer exists.

Location

108 Old Furnace Rd.
Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia
36.98713, -79.89160

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERINGARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Washington Iron Furnace listed on the National Register?

Washington Iron Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Washington Iron Furnace?

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

What is the period of significance for Washington Iron Furnace?

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

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