Ohatchee in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Janney Furnace
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 1, 2009
1. Janney Furnace Marker
The furnace was constructed by Montgomery businessman Alfred A. Janney, reportedly using slaves brought from Tennessee by a "Dr. Smith." The furnace was completed and ready to produce pig iron when, on July 14, 1864, a Union cavalry raiding force of 2,300 men, led by Major General Louvell H. Rousseau, crossed the Coosa River at Ten Islands Ford in route to destroying the railroad between Montgomery and West Point, Georgia. Learning of the location of the furnace, Rousseau dispatched his Engineer Officer, Captain Ed Ruger, and a detachment to destroy the chimney of the furnace, leaving the stone structure in place. They also burned all wooden buildings intended to support operation of the furnace.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1864.
Location. 33° 47.694′ N, 86° 1.224′ W. Marker is in Ohatchee, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Janney Road, 0.1 miles east of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of “Ten Islands” (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fort Strother (approx. 2.7 miles away); Crook Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Tallasahatchie Battle Field (approx. 5½ miles away); Lincoyer (approx. 5½ miles away); Tallasseehatchee (approx. 6.8 miles away); Major John Pelham (approx. 9.2 miles away); The Birthplace of the “Gallant Pelham” (approx. 9.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ohatchee.
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Also see . . . Janney Furnace. Encyclopedia of Alabama entry (Submitted on January 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 1, 2009
2. Janney Furnace & Marker
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3. Janney Furnace
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4. Top Of Janney Furnace
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5. Inside of Janney Furnace
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6. Inside of Janney Furnace
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7. Inside of Janney Furnace
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,629 times since then and 225 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week August 8, 2010. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
