Golden Pond in Trigg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Laura Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky
Photographed By Tom Bosse
1. Laura Furnace Marker (Side 1)
Laura Furnace
Site of one of several furnaces operated in the region between the rivers, now lakes. This one, Laura, built 1855 by Tennesseeans at cost of $40,000. Produced iron successfully, employing as many as 130, until Civil War forced it to close down. After the war it was in blast intermittently, but it could not be made profitable, was closed in 1872.
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 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 998.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Drummer Boy at 7 (a few steps from this marker); Golden Pond (approx. 4.1 miles away); St. Joseph's Parish (approx. 4.1 miles away); Cavalry vs. Gunboat (approx. 5 miles away); Stacker Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 5.3 miles away); Civil War Sniper (approx. 5.4 miles away); Lower Donaldson School (approx. 5.4 miles away); Donaldson (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden Pond.
Photographed By Tom Bosse
2. Laura Furnace Marker (Side 2)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019
3. Laura Furnace Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019
4. Laura Furnace Marker
Laura Furnace Marker is located on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
