Near McCalla in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Tannehill Ironworks

(1829-1865)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2023

1. Tannehill Ironworks Marker

Inscription. Established 1829 with forge built on Roupes Creek (one mile south) by Daniel Hillman. First blast furnace built on site in 1850's by Moses Stroup. Two other furnaces erected in 1863 by William Sanders to provide iron for Confederate Arsenal at Selma. The only three-furnace ironworks in Alabama during Civil War, Tannehill was one of largest producers of iron in Confederacy. Ceased operations after being partially destroyed by Federal troops March 31, 1865. Named for one of former owners, Ninion Tannehill. Also known as Roupes Valley Ironworks and Sanders Ironworks.

Erected 1981 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 33° 15.26′ N, 87° 4.476′ W. Marker is near McCalla, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It is on Tannehill Park 0.3 miles east of Eastern Valley Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on entrance road to Tannehill Ironworks Historical

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State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Calla AL 35111, 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: Old Country Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Belcher House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peel House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Thompson House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nail House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Hogan House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bagley House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pipe DL & CO 1889 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McCalla.

Also see . . .
1. Tannehill Ironworks. Wikipedia entry on the historic site. (Submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Tannehill Furnace (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2023

2. Tannehill Ironworks Marker

National Register of Historic Places nomination for the site, which was listed in 1972. (National Archives) (Submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Tannehill Furnace image. Click for full size.

via Alabama Department of Archives and History (Public Domain), circa 1918

3. Tannehill Furnace

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.