Mt. Torry Furnace, Iron furnace in Augusta County, Virginia
The stone structure of Mt. Torry Furnace measures 30 feet at the base and rises 40 feet high in the George Washington National Forest.
Built in 1804, the furnace operated until 1855, then reopened during the Civil War to supply iron to the Confederate States Army until 1884.
The furnace represents early American industrial development through its transformation from a cold-blast to hot-blast iron production system in 1853.
Located southwest of Waynesboro on VA 664, the furnace site spans 2 acres within the national forest and remains accessible for viewing.
The furnace structure includes a 15-foot-wide tap arch with metal supports and connects to an embankment through a charging bridge system.
Location: Augusta County
GPS coordinates: 37.94530,-78.96470
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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