Near McCalla in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Tannehill Furnaces
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr
1. Tannehill Furnaces Marker Side A
Tannehill Furnaces began as a
small forge in 1830. During the
War Between the States (1861-1865)
these furnaces were a major
supplier of iron and munitions
for the Confederacy. When
partially destroyed by Union
troops on March 31, 1865, they
were producing more than
20 tons of pig iron daily
for the arsenal at Selma.
This marker is dedicated to
the valiant men and women
who served the Confederacy
in this area.
Placed by the Alabama Division
United Daughters of The Confederacy.
Mrs. John H. Curry, President.
C. S. A.
1861-1865
Alabama - Arkansas - Florida
Georgia - Louisiana - Mississippi
N. Carolina - S. Carolina - Tennessee
Texas - Virginia
(Kentucky)-(Missouri)
“The war being at an end,
I believe it to be the duty
of everyone to unite in the
restoration of the Country
and the establishment of
peace and harmony…”
Robert E. Lee
Erected
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1885.
Location. 33° 14.965′ N, 87° 4.144′ W. Marker is near McCalla, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker can be reached from Confederate Parkway. Marker is located in the Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park close to the bathrooms in front of the two cannons. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12632 Confederate Parkway, 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. Eighth Iowa Cavalry (here, next to this marker); Fowler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Roupes Valley Iron Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Gott Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stewart House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dunkin House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marchant House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crocker House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McCalla.
Also see . . .
1. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr
2. Side B
2. Tannehill Ironworks. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 10, 2010
3. Tannehill Furnaces Marker Side A
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 10, 2010
4. Tannehill Furnaces Marker Side B
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, July 10, 2010
5. Tannehill Furnaces Marker next to the two cannons
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, May 11, 2007
6. Tannehill Furnaces
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,140 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 13, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
