Buckeye Furnace in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Shipment of Iron
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020
1. Shipment Of Iron Marker
The shipment of pig iron was a continual problem at Buckeye Furnace. When Buckeye Furnace was constructed, the owners planned to ship the iron on small boats down the Little Raccoon Creek. After unpredictable water levels in the stream made this method of shipping impractical, the furnace owners turned to wagons. Teamsters transported the iron to the railroad at Berlin Cross Roads, three miles away.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.
Location. 39° 3.383′ N, 82° 27.433′ W. Marker is in Buckeye Furnace, Ohio, in Jackson County. It is on Buckeye Park Road (County Road 167) 0.2 miles north of Buckeye Road (County Road 165), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellston OH 45692, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country. It is also in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Engine House (here, next to this marker); Labor at Charcoal Iron Furnace (here, next to this marker); Cold & Hot Blast Iron Making (a few steps from this marker); Charging The Furnace (a few steps from this marker); Casting (a few steps from this marker); Bridge Loft/Charging House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stockyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stock Shed (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckeye Furnace.
Other markers no longer nearby. Stock Shed (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Stockyard (was within
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020
2. Shipment Of Iron Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020
3. Shipment Of Iron Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020
4. Shipment Of Iron Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 23, 2020
5. Shipment Of Iron Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on October 5, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
