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Hemlock Furnace is virtually gone - the only remains are the sign, some fallen stones, and the back
portion of the inner cupola. The site is heavily overgrown and nature is slowly reclaiming this old relic of
our industrial past. The cupola area is very open, including the bosh and hearth. It is unusual to find a hearth
that is not filled with earth or rubble.
First Visited: 3Q 2002
Start of Operation: 1845
Blowout: 1865
Daily Tonnage: 2,000 tons per year (1846-1847) - about 7.5 tons per day on a 9 month production window
Built By: W. B. Fetzer and McGuire
Stack: 30 feet w/ 7-1/2 foot bosh
Blast: Cold
Type: Charcoal
From Venus, PA, take Gowdy Road (T593) east. The furnace sits on the right just before the intersection with
McCauley Road (Where the road forks).
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