Shelby Iron Works

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Posted: 03/31/2017  By: Harry Burks

FURNACE SITE - Much work has taken place at the old furnace site since the last newsletter. Do you recall how grown up it was with privet hedge?  Privet is a successful invasive species because of its ability to outcompete and therefore displace native vegetation - evidence this as the site appeared when reclamation efforts were first begun. It was virtually impossible to enter and walk thru the area without carefully cutting and picking your way. Scores of years growth had become an almost impenetrable barrier. Now,...
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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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