The Great Western Furnace, located in the former community of Model, Tennessee, in Land Between the Lakes is one of the most iconic structures and sights in all of LBL.
This historic structure has a rich history that is well-known to many natives. Many tourists find the information on the furnace very insightful and interesting.
“Built in 1854 by Brian, Newell Company, this steam cold-blast charcoal furnace was built of limestone from the surrounding hills, Brown iron-ore came from shallow deposits about two miles north. Pig-iron was shipped by river or hauled to rolling mills to the east. It closed in 1856 due to lack of ore and to a slave insurrection by the furnace crew,” the historical marker at the furnace says.
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