Tannehill Ironworks

Confederate Iron

State: Alabama County: Jefferson County Founded: 1830s Abandoned: 1865 Peak Population: 600

Tannehill Ironworks supplied iron for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Union forces destroyed the furnaces in 1865. Today, three restored furnaces and a reconstructed pioneer town are preserved in a state park with monthly Trade Days.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: Half day

Quick Facts

  • Confederate iron supplier
  • Destroyed by Union forces
  • Three restored furnaces

Location

Address: Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, AL

Coordinates: 33.25, -87.0833