Valley Furnace
About this property
Valley Furnace, also known as Fanny Furnace and Brushy Fork Furnace, is a historic blast furnace near Valley Furnace, West Virginia. The furnace operated from 1847 to about 1855, after which the site was abandoned. After 1965 the site became a roadside park operated by the West Virginia Division of Highways.
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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 100009138. It was listed on July 21, 2023.
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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 Valley Furnace listed on the National Register?
Valley Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 2023.
What type of historic resource is Valley Furnace?
Valley Furnace is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Valley Furnace?
The period of significance for Valley Furnace is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Valley Furnace?
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