Limestone
An old limestone quarry, with stone used for fluxing, Jackson Furnace, Jackson County.
Limestone was another basic ingredient used in the iron-making process. Because of the difficulty in transporting the heavy stone long distances, it was necessary to find a supply near the furnace. In the area surrounding Buckeye Furnace, limestone could be obtained in the same pits from which iron ore was taken.
The limestone was used as a flux. When heated in the furnace along with the iron ore and charcoal,
the limestone combined with impurities to form a hot pastry mass, known as slag, which floated
on the molten iron.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces series list.
Location. 39° 3.367′ N, 82° 27.4′ 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 at or near this postal address: 123 Buckeye Park Rd, 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 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: Stock Shed (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Stockyard (a few steps from this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Stockyard (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Stock Shed (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 527 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
