Estelle cremerss style of writing is quite engaging, as she masterfully examines the privileged lives of. Help preserve the history of the iron furnaces in alleghany county by joining the iron furnace project at. Longdale furnace is an unincorporated community located east of clifton forge in alleghany county, virginia, united states. The following is just a short light introduction into its fascinating history. Nancy was born on august 6, 1935 and passed away on friday, april 5, 2019. Swem librarys special collections, and the redwell furnace account book from the 1790s at the. We have interesting books about alleghany county, covington and clifton. A history of mining, smelting and transporting iron. We enjoyed feeling like we were part of the history with the incorporation of ridgely in the local history books in the homes library. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. This discussion caught my eye, as we live on the original farm, calledsoldiers retreat in the valley of the same name, located south of cliftonforge, va. Much of the community was designated a national historic district and added to the national register of historic places in 1998. Take a break to explore petes cave, and be sure to check out the twin chimneys of historic longdale furnace.
The friends of hopewell furnace is offering a limited number of books entitled reading furnace 1736 by estelle cremers, published in 1986, commemorating the 250 anniversary of the reading furnace. Longdale furnace, alleghany county, virginia, united states. But if you want to just save some money and replace an old furnace the furnace book is just for you. Mark x in one or more boxes for the cntena qualifying the property for national register listing. Covington, alleghany highlands george washington and. After the civil war, alleghany county began to grow. Find 90 photos of the 6400 longdale furnace rd home on zillow. A history of mining, smelting and transporting iron in the virginia counties of clarke. Firmstone manor in clifton forge firmstone manor 6209. Virginia, geology, iron, furnace, deposit, colonial. Volumes provide a rare glimpse into the life of slaves at.
This has road frontage on route 639 with lots of potential for home sites with mountain views and endless recreational uses. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this. The history of the first discovery and settlement of virginia. The ironworking pennybackers of shenandoah county, virginia. Please see the page at for more information return to. Longdale is an unincorporated community in alleghany county, virginia, united states. As others have noted, the trail can be a little tough to see from trailhead parking, but both entrances become obvious if you walk east downhill on collierstown road. Outside, you can still faintly hear the workings of the train yard and an occasional passing train. We publish a monthly magazine, books and have a museum.
In the shenandoah valley the beginning of the iron industry in america goes back over 100 years before the revolution. The iron furnaces of virginiaalleghany countylongdale. North mountainlongdale loop mountain bike trail in clifton. The owners purchased approximately 8,800 acres in alleghany and botetourt counties for the purpose of constructing an iron works alleghany county deed book 10. The earliest iron mines and furnaces were the ones owned and operated by john jordan in the longdale area of the county. These mines and furnaces were in operation as early as 1827. View 14 photos for 4017 longdale furnace rd, clifton forge, va 24422 a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,469 sq. Riding at longdale furnace provides the opportunity to take on the north mountain trail not to be confused with the north mountain dragons back trail system near roanoke. Longdale furnace in alleghany county, va populated place. The history of longdale began in 1827, when the lucy selina, a cold blast furnace, was constructed. Longdale furnace historic district allehanv countv.
Author will be available to sign books at library of virginia on october 10, 2019. However, if you appreciate historical architecture and understand that the restoration. This page provides an overview of longdale furnace maps in the maphill world atlas. Get directions, maps, and traffic for longdale furnace, va. Longdale recrea on area, clion forge, va this 1512 mile loop offers some of the regions most spectacular ridgeline views and classic va backcountry singletrack. Compiled, edited, and mimeographed by the seventh grade students, teachers and staff of the county and city schools 19551956. Nancy was a resident of virginia at the time of passing. Dale furnace historic district, washington township, berks. The very first step to finding a superb longdale furnace accommodation alleghany county, virginia is usually to make sure you know what youre looking for and at least have a price range so you dont waste any time. In 1867, the covington and ohio railroad and the virginia central railroad. The longest trail in longdale furnace is a wellknown trail measuring 12. A funeral service will be held on saturday, april, 2019 at 2. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Longdale furnace appears on the longdale furnace u.
View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Regiments from alleghany county were at the surrender at appomattox. Welcome to the site dedicated to the iron furnace history in botetourt county, virginia. Longdale furnace is an unincorporated community located east of clifton forge in alleghany county, virginia, united states much of the community was designated a national historic district and added to the national register of historic places in 1998. Compiled, edited, and mimeographed by the seventh grade students, teachers and staff of. It might be said that american iron making began in england. Lucy selina furnace marymartha furnace rumsey furnace for more information see stephen nicholsons alleghany highlands webpage. Industrial activity began here in 1827 when lexington builder and entrepreneur john jordan and his partner john irvine built a coalblast iron furnace here which they named lucy selina furnace after their respective wives. Longdale furnace historic district is a national district located near.
We enjoyed feeling like we were part of the history with the incorporation of ridgely in the local history books. Leaving the recreation area, take a right onto fs 271. Longdale mining complex allegheny county, virginia by katherine stroh. The longdale furnace historic district, at the village of longdale in northeast alleghany county, is located southeast of interstate 64, along portions of longdale furnace road va route 269 1 former us route 60, church road va route 776, and iron ore lane. Because many of the sites were built, used and even abandoned prior to the civil war, this site also includes those furnaces and iron. This is an excellent webpage of photos and information on iron furnaces and mines in the alleghany highlands. Spring newsletter 2018 alleghany historical society. Revitalization fund administered by the virginia department of housing and. Being an essay towards a general history of this colony williamsburg, va. The history of longdale began in 1827, when the lucy selina, a cold blast. Iron ore, limestone, and charcoal were fed in through the top. Dont miss the part about the founders son edwin hanging himself from a tree and the discovery of his wife, who had been buried alive. This site is dedicated to cataloging the location and history of iron furnaces and iron related industrial sites in the state of virginia.
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Book firmstone manor, clifton forge on tripadvisor. Uncover property values, resident history, neighborhood safety score, and more. Stay on this gravel road until you get to the next gravel road which comes in on the right. This page is continuously being updated with new information as i have time to work on it, so please check back often and watch the list below for the most recent updates. The earlier iron industry that was established prior to the war began to flourish. The ductwork installation guide ebook is designed for the people who are planning to become hvac installers or already working in this field.
This property is currently available for sale and was listed by long and foster real estate on apr 1, 2019. Longdale furnace played a significant role in the development of industry in the south, the civil war, development of the railroad and even shipbuilding. Maps show longdale furnace, alleghany county, virginia, united states and nearby locations as seen from above. With images virginia history, iron furnace, clifton forge. During the civil war, the iron for the merrimac came from the longdale furnace in the county. Chesapeake and ohio historical society, 312 e ridgeway st. Rich with history and culture, lexington, virginia is home to several attractions and sites that date back to the revolutionary war era. Reading furnace book friends of hopewell furnace nhs. The early history of alleghany county and covington, virginia. The very first step to finding a superb longdale furnace accommodation alleghany county, virginia is usually to make sure you know what youre looking for and at least have a. Find firmstone manor in clifton forge with address, phone number from yahoo us local.
Who lives on longdale furnace rd, clifton forge, va 24422. X a property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. The furnace was named after the wives of the owners, john jordan and john irvine. Alleghany county index alleghany historical society southwest virginia heritage guide. This book contains a collection of history and genealogy records for the mid1700s to the mid1900s derived from meeting minutes, marriage, family, death and membership records. Explore the natural beauty, historical sites, and many recreation opportunities available along the border regions of virginia and west virginia with national geographics trails illustrated map of covington and alleghany highlands. Longdale history in 1827, a stone stack cold blast furnace 30 feet square and 30 feet high named lucy selina was constructed at longdale, nestled in the valley formed by north and brushy mountain.