Near McCalla in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Roupes Valley Iron Company
The Tannehill Furnaces (1859-1865)
— Hillman's Bloomery Forge (1830) —
The iron works were attacked by three companies of the US Eighth Iowa Cavalry as a part of Wilson's Raid in Alabama on March 31, 1865 when production ceased.
Today, they are among the best preserved Civil War era iron blast furnaces in the US.
Turn Left at the top of steps and walk 175 yards
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1865.
Location. 33° 14.94′ N, 87° 4.139′ W. Marker is near McCalla, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Confederate Parkway and Tannehill Park. Marker is in Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12632 Confederate Pkwy, Mc Calla AL 35111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fowler House (a few steps from this marker); The Stewart House (a few steps from this marker); Gott Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Tannehill Furnaces (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dunkin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eighth Iowa Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crocker House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marchant House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McCalla.
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 95 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.