Buckeye Furnace in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Stockyard
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 15, 2009
1. Stockyard Marker
This area of the furnace complex was known as the stockyard. Here the raw materials were delivered, stockpiled, sorted and graded.
When Buckeye Furnace was operating, this area bustled with activity as teamsters delivered and unloaded their cargoes of limestone, iron ore, and charcoal.
Erected by The Ohio Historical Society.
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 series list.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 3.372′ N, 82° 27.414′ W. Marker was in Buckeye Furnace, Ohio, in Jackson County. Marker is on the grounds of the Buckeye Furnace State Memorial, about 100 feet southeast of the furnace. The memorial is off Buckeye Park Road (Township Road 167). Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 123 Buckeye Park Road, Wellston OH 45692, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Stock Shed (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Stockyard (here, next to this marker); Limestone (a few steps from this marker); Labor At Charcoal Iron Furnace
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 15, 2009
2. Stockyard Marker
At right rear of photo. Stock Shed marker in foreground and reconstructed Stock Shed in background left center.
via Ohio Department of Development, unknown
3. Buckeye Furnance
Ohio Department of Development website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
