Near Zaleski in Vinton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hope Furnace
1854 - 1874
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 15, 2009
1. Hope Furnace Marker
One of 69 charcoal iron furnaces in the famous Hanging Rock Iron Region. Extending more than 100 miles from Logan, Ohio to Mt. Savage, Kentucky this area contained all materials necessary to produce high grade iron. The industry flourished for over 50 years in mid-nineteenth century during which time the area was one of the leading iron producing centers of the world. The charcoal iron industry was responsible for the rapid development of southern Ohio and the romance of the Hanging Rock Iron Region forms a brilliant chapter in the industrial history of the Buckeye State.
Erected 1960 by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineersand the Ohio Historical Markers Committee. (Marker Number 1-82.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Natural Features • Natural Resources • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.
Location. 39° 19.927′ N, 82° 20.421′ W. Marker is near Zaleski, Ohio, in Vinton County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Hanging Rock Iron Region (here, next to this marker); The Hanging Rock Blast Furnace (here, next to this marker); From Forest to Furnace (here, next to this marker); The Furnace Legacy (here, next to this marker); Life in Zaleski (here, next to this marker); Forest Of Honor (approx. 4.3 miles away); Lockheed T33 Shooting Star (approx. 5.3 miles away); Creola (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zaleski.
Also see . . .
1. Hope Furnace. Ohio Exploration Society website entry (Submitted on January 15, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Hope Furnace. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 15, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 15, 2009
2. Hope Furnace and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 15, 2009
3. Hope Furnace
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,399 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
