Buckeye Furnace in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Shipment Of Iron

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020

1. Shipment Of Iron Marker

Inscription. The shipment of pig iron was a continual problem at Buckeye Furnace. When Buckeye Furnace was constructed, the owners planned to ship the iron on small boats down the Little Raccoon Creek. After unpredictable water levels in the stream made this method of shipping impractical, the furnace owners turned to wagons. Teamsters transported the iron to the railroad at Berlin Cross Roads, three miles away.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces series list.

Location. 39° 3.383′ N, 82° 27.433′ W. Marker is in Buckeye Furnace, Ohio, in Jackson County. It is on Buckeye Park Road (County Road 167) 0.2 miles north of Buckeye Road (County Road 165), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellston OH 45692, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in

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Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Labor At Charcoal Iron Furnace (here, next to this marker); Engine House (here, next to this marker); Casting (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Stock Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stockyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Limestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Charcoal (within shouting distance of this marker); Raw Materials (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckeye Furnace.

Other markers no longer nearby. Stock Shed (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Stockyard (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020

2. Shipment Of Iron Marker

marker now near it).

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020

3. Shipment Of Iron Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020

4. Shipment Of Iron Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020

5. Shipment Of Iron Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.