Central City in Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Sloss Blast Furnaces
National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 15, 2021
1. Alisa Blast Furnaces Marker
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. It is in Central City. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 15, 2021
2. Alisa Blast Furnaces Marker
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 315 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.
