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Elizabeth Furnace 1836-1888 in Shenandoah Valley, Va. near the Massanutten Mountains, used to create pig iron from iron ore mined in the area. The pig iron was transported via the Shenandoah River to Harper's Ferry for forging. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

Furnace in George Washington Forest, Shenandoah Valley, Va.

Identifier:
044799
Collection Number:
A&M 454
Title:
Furnace in George Washington Forest, Shenandoah Valley, Va.
Description:
Elizabeth Furnace 1836-1888 in Shenandoah Valley, Va. near the Massanutten Mountains, used to create pig iron from iron ore mined in the area. The pig iron was transported via the Shenandoah River to Harper's Ferry for forging. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Subjects:
Parks and Recreation.
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
postcard
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView