Beaver Dam Furnace is an abandoned pig iron blast furnace located in the Red River Iron Region near Scranton, in Menifee County, Kentucky.
Beaver Dam Furnace, situated in the Red River Iron Region near Scranton, Menifee County, Kentucky, was built in 1819 by J.T. Mason. 1 2 This furnace was designed as a large, truncated pyramid constructed from sandstone blocks. It stood 35 feet tall, with a base 28 feet wide on each side. Initially, the furnace was managed by ironmaster Robert Crockett, producing various iron goods such as flat irons, kettles, nails, plow plates, and skillets. These products were then shipped down the Licking River on packet boats for sale in other markets. Beaver Dam Furnace discontinued operations between 1870 and 1873.
Directions: Only a few blocks of the Beaver Dam Furnace can be seen along KY Route 1274 near Scranton in Menifee County, Kentucky.
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Sources
- Markiel, J. Old Industry 2006. Articles.
- Interpretative marker.
