Henry Clay Furnace
Henry Clay Furnace, 19th century iron furnace in Monongalia County, West Virginia, US.
The Henry Clay Furnace stands as a stone structure measuring 30 feet square and 30 feet high, shaped like a truncated pyramid in Cooper's Rock State Forest.
Built between 1834 and 1836, this furnace became the first steam-powered blast furnace in Western Virginia, producing 4 tons of pig iron daily until 1847.
The industrial site supported a community of 100 people with essential facilities including a school, store, and church during its operational period.
Visitors can reach the furnace by following the one-mile Clay Furnace Trail, marked in red, which includes steep sections requiring appropriate hiking footwear.
The furnace utilized a network of wooden-railed tramways pulled by oxen to transport materials between various ore pits across the mountains.
Location: West Virginia
GPS coordinates: 39.64890,-79.81860
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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