Near Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Blacksmith Shop
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 9, 2022
1. Blacksmith Shop Marker
The blacksmith shop was a vital place for the early 19th century community. The shop was needed at Jackson's Mill not only to shoe horses, but to make repairs in the gristmill. A blacksmith's work included the maintenance of wagons, carriages and farm equipment, and the manufacturing of articles for domestic and agricultural use.
The blacksmith is one who forges and shapes iron with an anvil and hammer. He begins his work by heating a piece of iron in a furnace, or forge, and uses a bellow to force air into the forge to increase its temperature. When the iron is white hot, it is placed on an anvil, where it is hammered into the desired shape.
The blacksmith shop at Jackson's Mill would have served many families in this rural community.
(Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 5.807′ N, 80° 27.991′ W. Marker is near Weston, West Virginia, in Lewis County. It can be reached from Jackson Mill Road (County Route 10) 2.6 miles north of U.S. 19, on the right when traveling west. Marker is Stop 5
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Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blaker's Mill (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Sawmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Cummins Jackson House (within shouting distance of this marker); McWhorter Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Blaker's Mill Pond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome (about 500 feet away); The Heritage Garden (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 9, 2022
2. Blacksmith Shop Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
