Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Sloss Blast Furnaces
National Historic Landmark
Sloss Blast Furnaces has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
1981.
ASM International has designated Sloss Furnaces an historical landmark.
Sloss Furnaces, which became operative in 1882, were instrumental in establishing the iron industry in the South. Modernized in 1927-1928, they remained in operation until 1970.
1986.
Erected 1981 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the ASM International Historical Landmarks series list.
Location. 33° 31.294′ N, 86° 47.412′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from 32nd Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 32nd St S, Birmingham AL 35222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sloss Furnaces (a few steps from this marker); Duncan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Racial Terrorism and Convict Leasing / Racial Violence at Brookside Mines (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sloss Quarters (about 300 feet away); The Blast Furnace (about 400 feet away); Foundations of Beehive Coke Ovens (about 400 feet away); The Stock Trestle (about 400 feet away); Casting Pigs (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.