Argillite in Greenup County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Pennsylvania Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky

Pennsylvania Furnace side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 19, 2022

1. Pennsylvania Furnace side of marker

Inscription. Pennsylvania Furnace Stood 3¼ miles west. Built 1845 by George and Samuel Wurts, later owned by Eastern Kentucky R.R. which shipped its production to Ohio River. Operated until 1881, producing 2213 tons of iron in 1873. Its stone stack was 38 ft. high with a maximum diameter inside of 10¼ ft., using charcoal for fuel.
Presented by Armco Steel Corp.
Iron Made n Kentucky A major producer since 1791. Ky. ranked 3rd in US in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, Between Rivers, Rolling Fork, Green River regions. Old charcoal furnace era ended by depletion of ore and timber and the growth of railroads.

Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1016.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 38° 29.418′ N, 82° 49.733′ W. Marker is in Argillite, Kentucky, in Greenup County. Marker is at the

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intersection of Eastern Kentucky Road (Kentucky Route 207) and Culp Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on Eastern Kentucky Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8174 KY-207, Argillite KY 41121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. E. K. Railway (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenup Association of Baptists (approx. 1.9 miles away); Greenup County's Crowning Jewel (approx. 3.2 miles away); Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (approx. 3.3 miles away); Buffalo Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 3.3 miles away); Jesse Stuart (1906-1984) (approx. 3.7 miles away); Camp Swigert (approx. 4.7 miles away); McConnell House Complex (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Argillite.

Iron Made in Kentucky side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 19, 2022

2. Iron Made in Kentucky side of marker

Pennsylvania Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 19, 2022

3. Pennsylvania Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.