Shenandoah Iron: A History of Mining, Smelting and Transporting Iron in the Virginia Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rockingham, S Shane Bauer Author: Baruch Maoz

Author: Baruch Maoz

99 US Binding: Multi-Colored Paper: 558 pagesPub Date: September 19

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ISBN10: 0310107075

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Shenandoah Iron: A History of Mining, Smelting and Transporting Iron in the Virginia Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rockingham, S Shane Bauer Author: Baruch MaozMost people know of the rich Civil War history of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia but few know that the Valley was also rich in iron smelting history. The first furnace west of the Blue Ridge Mountains was built in this region. For over 144 years the area produced iron ore and smelted ore into pig iron. The region's iron history covered the eras of the bloomery forge, charcoal cold blast furnace and finally hot blast coke furnace. "Shenandoah Iron"