Near Weirton in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Peter Tarr Furnace

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

1. Peter Tarr Furnace Marker

Inscription. Two miles east is the site of first blast furnace west of the Alleghenies. Built in 1794, it was the forerunner of the steel industry which flourished in this area. Here Peter Tarr cast cannon balls used by Perry on Lake Erie.

Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 40° 26.18′ N, 80° 35.638′ W. Marker is near Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of West Virginia Route 2 and Kings Creek Road (County Route 11), on the right when traveling north on State Route 2. Located at the split between Wylie Ridge Road and Kings Creek Road, north of Weirton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weirton WV 26062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Peter Tarr Furnace (approx. 1.1 miles away); Three Springs Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away in Ohio); James T. Coffey (approx. 1.9 miles away in Ohio); Sgt. Nathaniel Shae Rock

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(approx. 2 miles away in Ohio); Toronto Ohio Mayors (approx. 2 miles away in Ohio); Soldiers and Sailors Monument / Guiseppe Moretti (approx. 2 miles away in Ohio); Veterans Victory Pavilion (approx. 2 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weirton.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011

2. Peter Tarr Furnace Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.