Round Mountain Furnace near Leesburg, Ala.

Man and woman sitting at Round Mountain Furnace near Leesburg, Ala. Round Mountain Furnace was constructed in 1849 and in its first year produced 2 1/2 tons of iron for kettles, skillets and foundry products. The ore was taken from the side of the mountain. The plant was permanently closed in 1906.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Scarboro, Robert;
Format: Electronic
Published: Gadsden Public Library
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/gpl01/id/2385

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