Valley Furnace, (Barbour County, W.Va.), Newspaper Clipping, 1957 A&M 1115

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 1115

Title

Valley Furnace, (Barbour County, W.Va.), Newspaper Clipping 1957

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/197970

Quantity

0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder)

Creator

Parsons Advocate (Newspaper)

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Newsclipping from the Parsons Advocate , dated 7 February 1957, about the old iron furnace at the Valley Furnace in Barbour County, West Virginia. The old furnace was built in 1848 and abandoned circa 1854. Article provides brief overview of history of furnace and its operation. Also includes a photo of the remains of the furnace.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Valley Furnace, (Barbour County, W.Va.), Newspaper Clipping, A&M 1115, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.