Roaring Run Furnace

Entrance to the Roaring Run Furnace

This iron furnace was operated in the mid-1800's prior the Civil War. The historical site is located near the Craig County - Botetourt Count line in the Jefferson National Forest. The Roaring Run Furnace was the only national register site owned by the Jefferson National Forest.

This post is linked with "Friday Fences” 
and "Shadow Shot Sunday 2.”

Virginia Driftwood

Waters at Roaring Run Furnace

This post is linked with Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday.

Sunday Bridges ~ 1-23-11

Bridge at Roaring Run Iron Furnace

Border of Allegheny and Botetourt Counties, VA

 Sunday Bridges is sponsored by Louis LA Vache at

San Francisco Bay Daily Photo

If you want to drink some excellent coffee, go online and order from Louis La Vache’s “Holy Cow Coffee Company”. He also has wonderful tea for sale as well as Airscape containers, French presses, and many other items. You can do your one stop shopping right there with Louis, and I can assure you that you will be most happy with your purchase.

Daily Photo ~ 11-12-10

Roaring Run Iron Furnace and Water Falls

Boutetourt County, VA

Hauling a 150 pound wet beam on your back up to top of waterfalls is harsh heavy work! A crew of 4 men has been working for 2 months, 6 days a week. When completed there will be a full walkway with protective railings up and around the falls.