Rebecca
Dates of Operation
History
"Rebecca Cold-blast Charcoal Furnace, owned by the heirs of W. Wilson, D.J. Wilson, Dagger's Springs P.O. Botetourt county Virginia, is situated fifteen miles northwest of Buchanan, one mile east-southeast of Dagger's Springs, and two miles northeast from James River, 15 miles morthwest of Buchanan; built 35 to 40 years ago; was abandoned about 7 years ago, and is dilapidated." (Lesley 1859, 72 See References)
Location
Location Access
No observation available from public road.
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Rebecca Furnace, December 2006 |
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Rebecca Furnace, December 2006 |
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Rebecca Furnace, December 2006 |
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Rebecca Furnace, December 2006 |