Richland Furnace



Originally, this iron furnace was called the Cincinnati Furnace. In 1859, a brakeman on the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad was killed nearby. His tragic accident was similar to the one that occurred at Moonville.

















    Information
  • Date: 1854
  • Builders: Westfall, Stewart, & Dungan
  • Start of operation: 1855
  • End of operation: 1884
  • Daily tons: unknown
  • Maximum tons: 2,560 (1856)
  • Blast: hot
  • Type: charcoal
    Location
  • County: Vinton
  • Village: NE. of Byer
  • Road: Richland Furnace
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