Western Kentucky's First Iron Furnace
N 37° 23.110 W 085° 46.025
16S E 609146 N 4138314
The first iron furnace in KY was nearby.
Waymark Code: WMBA9
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2006
Views: 21
Built in 1816, first iron furnace in western half of Kentucky. Salt and iron sought by early settlers. Charles Wilkins, Ruggles Whiting, and Jacob Holderman were partners in this furnace until 1826, when Holderman became the sole owner. Property included 10,500 acres of land. Urnace operated until the 1850’s. Holderman family cemetery located near site of the furnace.
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