Jane
History
"Jane Cold-blast Charcoal Furnace owned by the heirs of Wm. Wilson, is situated four miles northeast of Rebecca Furnace last described, and sixteen miles northwest of Buchanan. It was built 25 to 30 years ago and abandoned about 1850, and is more dilapidated than Rebecca." (Lesley 1859, 72 See References)
Location
Located approximately 1/4 mile southeast off of route 612 on a private road that is approximately 2 1/2 miles northeast of the intersection of route 622.
Topozone Map
Location Access
No observation available from public road.
Category 3 Access: Restricted.
Significant sites limited to scholarly study by historians or industrial archeologists by appointment.
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At all sites, respect the property of others. Please remember that permission must be granted prior to entering private, posted or restricted properties. Industrial artifacts remain at many locations. Regardless of size, each artifact represents a bit of history; look but please do not remove. (Access System adapted from: Kirby 1998, 93 See References)
Photos
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Jane Furnace (April, 2006) |
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Jane Furnace (1989) |
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Jane Furnace (April, 2006) |
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Jane Furnace (April, 2006) |
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Jane Furnace (April, 2006) |
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Blue slag from Jane Furnace (2006) |
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Blue slag from Jane Furnace (2006) |