Shelby Iron Works

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Posted: 08/23/2017  By: Daniel Valles

Since you can’t buy sorghum syrup just anywhere, most people are not familiar with this unique Southern sweetener. Sorghum syrup has its own special flavor, that makes it perfect for certain dishes and desserts. So, to help you bring back memories from your Southern childhood, or to learn new ideas in cooking, we thought we’d help you get started! Here are some quick tips, as well as great recipes that feature sorghum’s flavor: 

TIPS: To make a hot sorghum syrup, heat 1/2...
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Upcoming Events

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History

During the late 1800's and early 1900s the Shelby Iron Works was the South's largest charcoal-fired blast furnace. It played a vital part during the Civil War with iron production, as well as post-war producing train car wheels. Shelby was a company town with many of the buildings built by the company.
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Historic Shelby Association

This is an official site of the Historic Shelby Association, (HSA). We are the non-profit organization that owns and operates Shelby Iron Works Park, Shelby, Alabama. HSA is an all volunteer, membership organization. Your membership, support, and help at historic Shelby Iron Works is welcomed and much appreciated.
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