Roaring Run Furnace
Roaring Run Furnace is a historic fiery furnace located in Jefferson National Forest near Eagle Rock, Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built about 1832, and reflects the national and statewide economics of the iron industry during the 19th century.
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Strom and Rich Patch.
Rich Patch
Hamlet
Rich Patch is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. Rich Patch is situated 2 miles northwest of Roaring Run Furnace.
Baldwin
Hamlet
Baldwin is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. Baldwin is situated 3 miles northeast of Roaring Run Furnace.
Roaring Run Furnace
- Type: blast furnace
- Description: blash furnace in Botetourt County, Virginia
- Location: Botetourt, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.70791° or 37° 42′ 29″ north
Longitude
-79.89311° or 79° 53′ 35″ west
Elevation
1,161 feet (354 metres)
Open location code
8792P454+5Q
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