Near Snow Hill in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Adkins Barn/Blacksmith Shop
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 19, 2025
1. Adkins Barn/Blacksmith Shop Marker
Inscription.
Adkins Barn/Blacksmith Shop. . Elijah Stanton Adkins, the donor of the original 154 acres of Furnace Town, also donated this barn to Furnace Town in 1980. Constructed about 1890, the building shows signs of expansion and changes during its life, including an addition in 2001. Converted into the Blacksmith Shop, this working structure includes an historic double forge that has been used by blacksmiths. Works by blacksmiths, tinsmiths (whitesmiths) and wheelwrights are on display. The Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild operates a third forge within the structure. The importance of the blacksmith to any rural community cannot be overstated. He provided the ironwork necessary for the construction of buildings shoed horses, repaired wagons and carts, made farming and cooking utensils, as well as many other useful products.
Elijah Stanton Adkins, the donor of the original 154 acres of Furnace Town, also donated this barn to Furnace Town in 1980. Constructed about 1890, the building shows signs of expansion and changes during its life, including an addition in 2001. Converted into the Blacksmith Shop, this working structure includes an historic double forge that has been used by blacksmiths. Works by blacksmiths, tinsmiths (whitesmiths) and wheelwrights are on display. The Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild operates a third forge within the structure. The importance of the blacksmith to any rural community cannot be overstated. He provided the ironwork necessary for the construction of buildings shoed horses, repaired wagons and carts, made farming and cooking utensils, as well as many other useful products.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 38° 12.25′ N, 75° 28.199′ W. Marker is near Snow Hill, Maryland, in Worcester County. It can be reached from the intersection of Millville Road and Old Furnace Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill MD 21863, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American chestnut (here, next to this marker);
Another marker is no longer nearby. Hot Blast (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 19, 2025
2. The Blacksmith Shop
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
