Forest Dale Iron Furnace
Forest Dale Iron Furnace, Blast furnace in Brandon, US
The stone and brick furnace stack rises 60 feet tall with three arched openings at its base, measuring 32 feet square at ground level.
The Forest Dale Iron Furnace operated from 1810 to 1855, producing pig iron, stoves, and agricultural tools using brown hematite ore from nearby deposits.
The furnace represents Vermont's industrial development during the early nineteenth century, demonstrating early American manufacturing capabilities and engineering methods.
Visitors can locate the historical site through a marker on Vermont Route 73, east of Forest Dale village, with coordinates at 43.831944 latitude and -73.048333 longitude.
The furnace grounds span 9.8 acres of level, grassy terrain containing archaeological remnants that showcase nineteenth-century iron production techniques.
Location: Brandon
Inception: 1810
GPS coordinates: 43.83194,-73.04833
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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