Near St. James in Phelps County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Two-Wheeled Charcoal Barrow

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2020

1. Two-Wheeled Charcoal Barrow Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The two-wheeled charcoal barrow, filled from stockpiles in the adjoining Bridge House was used to deliver charcoal to the Iron Furnace trunnel head. Each cart, being constructed of 1/16 inch thick cast iron plates, stood about four feet high and could carry approximately 18 bushels of charcoal - just the amount needed for each furnace charge. A front hinged door operated by a lever at the rear of the cart, swung open allowing the charcoal to be poured as the cart was tipped forward by the handles.

Erected by The James Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 57.327′ N, 91° 32.018′ W. Marker is near St. James, Missouri, in Phelps County. Marker is in the Maramec Iron Works area in Maramec Spring Park, off Missouri Highway 8. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21880 Maramec Spring Drive, Saint James MO 65559, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Dunmoor" Lintels (a few steps from this marker); Wagon Rim Shaper (a few

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steps from this marker); Bloomery Forge Trip Hammer (a few steps from this marker); Suspension Railroad Drop Bucket (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchony-Chaffery Hammer (within shouting distance of this marker); Furnace Shelter (within shouting distance of this marker); Rainbows & Browns (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maramec Iron Works (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. James.

Also see . . .
1. Maramec Iron Works National Register District Nomination Form. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Maramec Spring Park History. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Charcoal Making. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Economics in the Ozarks (Community and Conflict: The Impact of the Civil War in the Ozarks). (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Maramec Iron Works (Ludwig, 1977). (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Two-Wheeled Charcoal Barrow and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2020

2. Two-Wheeled Charcoal Barrow and Marker

Maramec Spring Park Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2020

3. Maramec Spring Park Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.