Greenup in Greenup County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Buffalo Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014
1. Buffalo Furnace Marker
A major producer of iron in the Hanging Rock Region 1851-75, an important Union Army supplier in Civil War. Built by H. Hollister and Ross. Stone stack originally was 36 ½ feet high, with a steam powered air blast. Employing about 150 men, it could produce 15 tons in 24 hours. Pig iron was shipped by steamboat on Ohio River.
A major producer since 1791, Ky. ranked 3rd in US in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, Between Rivers, Rolling Fork, Green River Regions. Old charcoal furnace era ended by depletion of ore and timber and the growth of railroads.
Erected 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 976.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 38° 28.782′ N, 82° 53.268′ W. Marker is in Greenup, Kentucky, in Greenup County. Memorial is at the
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenup County's Crowning Jewel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grave of Lucy Virgin Downs (approx. 2.8 miles away); Laurel Furnace / Iron Made In Kentucky (approx. 2.8 miles away); Greenup Association of Baptists (approx. 2.8 miles away); E. K. Railway (approx. 3.2 miles away); Pennsylvania Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 3.3 miles away); Oldtown Covered Bridge (approx. 3.3 miles away).
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014
2. Iron made in Kentucky Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014
3. Buffalo Furnace in the background
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014
4. Buffalo Iron Furnace 1851-1900
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014
5. Buffalo Iron Furnace-close up photo
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,235 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
