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"Old Iron Works--Iron furnaces were busy in Monongalia County at early date. At Rock Forge, Samuel Hanway started work, 1798, and on Cheat River, Samuel Jackson built a furnace. The latter plant, under the Ellicotts, worked 1200 men."

Old Iron Works Historic Marker near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
030874
Collection Number:
A&M 927, Summers Family Papers
Title:
Old Iron Works Historic Marker near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
"Old Iron Works--Iron furnaces were busy in Monongalia County at early date. At Rock Forge, Samuel Hanway started work, 1798, and on Cheat River, Samuel Jackson built a furnace. The latter plant, under the Ellicotts, worked 1200 men."
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView