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