Bardstown Junction in Bullitt County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Salt River Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

1. Salt River Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky Marker (Side 1)

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Stood one mile west. It was a stone stack 33 ft. high with a maximum inner diameter of 10 ft. Its fuel was charcoal, and its air blast machinery was driven by a steam engine, blowing preheated air through the stack. Built in 1832, perhaps by John H. Baker, it produced 700 to 800 tons of iron and castings annually until operations ended, 1853. See over. (Reverse) Iron Made in Kentucky - A major producer since 1791, Ky. ranked 3rd in US in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, Between Rivers, Rolling Fork, Green River Regions. Old charcoal furnace era ended by depletion of ore and timber and the growth of railroads. See over.

Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1162.)

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 Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

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37° 55.662′ N, 85° 42.126′ W. Marker is in Bardstown Junction, Kentucky, in Bullitt County. Marker is at the intersection of Preston Highway (Kentucky Route 61) and Beech Grove Road (County Route 1494), on the left when traveling north on Preston Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shepherdsville KY 40165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Action at Bardstown Junction (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stockade at Belmont (approx. 2.2 miles away); Belmont Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 2.4 miles away); Morgan - On To Ohio (approx. 4 miles away); Fort DeWolf (approx. 4 miles away); L & N Bridge - Civil War (approx. 4 miles away); The 1917 Train Wreck (approx. 4.2 miles away); Adam Shepherd (approx. 4.2 miles away).

Salt River Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky Marker (Side 2) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

2. Salt River Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky Marker (Side 2)

Salt River Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

3. Salt River Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.