About this property
Henry Clay Furnace is an historic iron furnace located in Cooper's Rock State Forest near Cheat Neck, Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built between 1834 and 1836 by Leonard Lamb. It is a 30-foot square, 30 feet high stone structure in the shape of a truncated pyramid. It was the first steam-powered blast furnace to be built in Western Virginia and had a capacity to produce 4 tons of pig iron per day. In 1839 it was sold to the Ellicott Brothers, who also purchased the Jackson Ironworks at the same time.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000658. It was listed on January 25, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Henry Clay Furnace listed on the National Register?
Henry Clay Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Henry Clay Furnace?
Henry Clay Furnace is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Henry Clay Furnace?
The period of significance for Henry Clay Furnace is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1834.
Can I research the history near Henry Clay Furnace?
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