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.
Strom
Hamlet
Strom is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. Although there are no landmarks or signs, Strom is located in the area of what is now Roaring Run Grocery, a convenience store located across the road from Craig Creek.
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: Ruins
- Description: blash furnace in Botetourt County, Virginia
- Categories: blast furnace, building, and historic site
- Location: Botetourt, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.70813° or 37° 42′ 29″ northLongitude
-79.89281° or 79° 53′ 34″ westOpen location code
8792P454+7VOpenStreetMap ID
way 596974063OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsWikidata ID
Q16899390
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