It is believed that this furnace was fired with coal due to its proximity to the railroad. Many early furnaces before the coming of the railroad were fired with charcoal manufactured from local hardwoods. The furnace was constructed around 1853 and rebuilt around 1873. Virginia Route 100 Bridge built in the l940's. Near this point on the trail was located Carter's Ferry.
River is slower and deeper.
Long meadow on the left. Rapids in the river. Trail is very straight. Boone Furnace is located directly across the ridge. Note the rock wall and smaller rock foundation above the trail to the south.