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About the Catharine Furnace
Catharine Furnace is a historic iron furnace located in Snell, Virginia, United States. Built in the mid-19th century, this site played a significant role in the region's iron production during the Civil War era. Visitors to Catharine Furnace can explore the well-preserved remains of the furnace, learning about the process of iron production and the impact it had on the local economy. The site offers a glimpse into the industrial history of Virginia and provides a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the workings of a 19th-century iron furnace.
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Snell, VA 22553, United States
Reviews of Catharine Furnace
"Well kept trails and interesting historical information. Nice and quiet place to revere our pioneering ancestors."
"Certainly worth visiting if in the area. It is both a stop along the Chancellorsville Battlefield Auto Tour and also a stop along the Jackson Flank March Trail. The stone stack is all that remains of the large Catharine Furnace complex built in 1837. It was closed a decade later, but the funance was rebuilt to meet the Confederacy's war time need for iron. The legendary General Stonewall Jackson marched his thousands of troops by this very spot for his surprise flank attack."
"Here are the remains of the Catharine Furnace. For a short time it was used to help supply the Confederacy with iron. It's a very well maintained area and it's fenced off so please respect it and not climb on the remains. It's worth the stop. --The stone stack in front of you is all that remains of the Catharine Furnace, built in 1837. Closed a decade later, the furnace was reborn to meet the Confederacy’s wartime need for iron. Union cavalrymen under General George A. Custer destroyed the furnace in 1864, but it was rebuilt and continued to produce iron for the Confederacy until 1865. Catharine Furnace was the last of the region’s several major operations to close. During its years of operation, Catharine Furnace used many buildings and employed dozens of laborers. Workers cut and hauled wood, excavated iron ore and lime, operated the furnace, and hauled the finished iron to market. When not needed for furnace operations, workers cultivated land previously cleared of timber. From the sidebar for the illustration: Iron-making required four elements: iron ore, limestone, charcoal, and a source of power. Fueled by charcoal and fanned by a bellows, the furnace reached temperatures in excess of 2,800 degrees. Deposits of iron ore were dumped down the stack onto the fire. Lime was then added to draw impurities from the molten iron. The super-heated iron and lime deposits melted and ran out the bottom of the stack. Workers skimmed off the impurities (slag) and channeled the purified iron into sand molds. The solid iron bars that resulted, known as pigs, were then transported to a forge elsewhere, where skilled craftsmen fashioned them into pots, kettles, tools and other useful items.-- (Source: Historical Marker)"
"This was one of the better parts. I get keeping the road narrow for realism, but gravel? Other people left the tour rather than drive on down the gravel road. On a personal note General Custer tore down this furnace to deny iron to the Confederacy. He is my Cousin, so it was neat to walk where he had walked. There are 15 NPS where Custer was involved."
"Interesting spot to check out, make sure you read the placard"
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