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"Old Iron Works--Iron furnaces were busy in Monongalia County at early date. At Rock Forge, Samuel Hanway started work, 1798, and on Cheat River, Samuel Jackson built a furnace. The latter plant, under the Ellicotts, worked 1200 men."

1. Old Iron Works Historic Marker near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 030874
Title:: Old Iron Works Historic Marker near the Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1951
Description:: "Old Iron Works--Iron furnaces were busy in Monongalia County at early date. At Rock Forge, Samuel Hanway started work, 1798, and on Cheat River, Samuel Jackson built a furnace. The latter plant, under the Ellicotts, worked 1200 men."

2. Old Iron Works Historic Marker, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031086
Title:: Old Iron Works Historic Marker, Monongalia County, W. Va.