Clay Furnace
Inscription
First successful use of raw bituminous coal in place of charcoal, 1846; and of unmixed Lake Superior iron ore in 1856. Built 1845 by Vincent & Himrod; named for Henry Clay. Abandoned in 1861. The site is 2 miles away.
Location
AddressN side of US 62 at Clay Furnace Rd., W of Charleston
CityW of Charleston
CountyMercer
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.237420, -80.384860
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