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Stone Iron Furnace

Due west stands New Hampshire's sole surviving example of a post-Revolutionary furnace for smelting iron ore. The industry flourished during first half of 19th century. It produced pig iron and bar iron for farm tools and cast iron ware, including famous "Franconia Stoves".

Location: In Franconia Village on the east side of NH 18 and 116, about 500 feet south of the junction with NH 117.


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