Elizabeth Furnace, Historic blast furnace in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
The stone structure stands near Passage Creek, surrounded by mixed deciduous woodlands within the George Washington National Forest at 740 feet elevation.
From 1836 to 1888, the furnace produced pig iron using water power from Passage Creek, transporting materials across Massanutten Mountain to Harpers Ferry.
The site includes interpretive trails explaining 19th-century iron production methods and displays remnants of industrial heritage in the Shenandoah Valley.
The recreation area provides 33 camping sites, picnic tables, fire rings, toilet facilities, and access to hiking trails along Passage Creek.
The former iron transport route now serves as part of the Massanutten Trail, connecting the furnace site to mountain peaks.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 38.93140,-78.32310
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:44
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