FRIENDS OF BUCKEYE FURNACE

JACKSON, OH

Pumpkintown (Kenton) Lake Pumpkintown Lake, also known as Kenton Lake, is located in Gallia County, on the northern end of the Ironton Ranger District. It is a small, remote, and peaceful lake. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Pumpkintown (Kenton) Lake Credit: Wayne National Forest

Friends of Buckeye Furnace is a non-profit organization located in Jackson, Ohio. The organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Buckeye Furnace, which was a significant iron-producing facility in the 19th century. The Buckeye Furnace was established in 1852 and produced iron for over 40 years. The Friends of Buckeye Furnace was formed in 1983, and since then, the organization has worked to restore and maintain the historic site.

The Friends of Buckeye Furnace offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of the Buckeye Furnace through tours, educational programs, and events. The site includes a reconstructed furnace, a blacksmith shop, and a museum that displays artifacts and tools used in the iron-making process. Visitors can also explore the surrounding area, which includes hiking trails and a picnic area.

The Friends of Buckeye Furnace is operated by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of the Buckeye Furnace. The organization relies on contributions and donations to maintain and improve the site. The Friends of Buckeye Furnace welcomes visitors to experience the history of the Buckeye Furnace and learn about the important role it played in Ohio's industrial past.

FRIENDS OF BUCKEYE FURNACE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JACKSON OH. US MID #8403900393

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Pumpkintown (Kenton) Lake Pumpkintown Lake, also known as Kenton Lake, is located in Gallia County, on the northern end of the Ironton Ranger District. It is a small, remote, and peaceful lake. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
2023 Employee Photo Contest Fire backing down the slope on the Kimble Complex. USDA Forest Service photo by James Benson.
2023 Employee Photo Contest Back Burning During Initial Attack on the Kimble Complex. USDA Forest Service photo by James Benson.
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Ohio Rest Area Public Art There are several miniature sculptures at the Ohio US-35 rest area. They are each about one foot tall They appear to be human forms. This looks like a couple dancing. They are really kind of cute, and I enjoy admiring them each time we stop at the rest area.
Ohio Rest Area Public Art There are several miniature sculptures at the Ohio US-35 rest area. They are each about one foot tall They appear to be human forms. This looks like acrobats. They are really kind of cute, and I enjoy admiring them each time we stop at the rest area.
Ohio Rest Area Public Art There are several miniature sculptures at the Ohio US-35 rest area. They are each about one foot tall They appear to be human forms. This looks like a mother and children. They are really kind of cute, and I enjoy admiring them each time we stop at the rest area.
Anderson Meadows Anderson Meadows in the Ironton Ranger District. Anderson Meadows are reclaimed grasslands that were once part of a coal strip mine operation. Today these reclaimed grasslands provide important habitat to declining grassland birds, like Henslow's sparrows and northern bobwhites. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Ironton Ranger District Vista A view of the Ohio Hills as seen from Anderson Meadows in the Ironton Ranger District of the national forest. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
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FRIENDS OF BUCKEYE FURNACE
PO BOX 475
JACKSON
OH
45640-0475

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MID # 8403900393
Name FRIENDS OF BUCKEYE FURNACE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 260436292
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.040148, -82.652424
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 079
US Census Tract: 957500
US Census Block: 5018