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Buckeye Furnace

Buckeye Furnace is a reconstructed charcoal-fired iron blast furnace with original stack, typical of those operating in southeastern Ohio's Hanging Rock Iron Region more than a century ago.

Visitors to this 270-acre site can see the furnace, originally built in 1852, which went out of blast for the last time in 1894. Attached to the furnace is the reconstructed casting shed. Above the furnace is the charging loft where iron ore, limestone, and charcoal were loaded into the furnace, and the engine house which contained a steam-powered compressor. The reconstructed company store serves as a visitor orientation area. There are two nature trails.

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

History

Explore Buckeye Furnance’s significance to Ohio history.

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Local Management

Local Management

Operated by the Friends of Buckeye Furnace.

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Learn more about the Historic site.

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Collections

Collections

Discover some of the amazing collections on view at Buckeye Furnace.
Historic Buildings and Resources

Historic Buildings and Resources

Documentation of Buckeye Furnace’s historic structures.

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General Information

Contact information:

123 Buckeye Park Rd.

Wellston, OH 45692

Email: friends@buckeyfurnace.com

Museum & Gift Shop Hours

The park opens Memorial Day weekend

Monday - Friday: by appointment only

Saturday - Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Park Hours

Year Round: Daylight Hours

Admission

FREE, but donations are welcome. 

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Location

Buckeye Furnace is 10 miles east of Jackson, two miles south of State Route 124 on Buckeye Furnace Road in Jackson County.