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Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument is a historic site which was established in 1946. Visitors will be able to see a well-preserved 19th century iron-making blast furnace right in the middle of Burr Pond State Park. The main furnace is a large stone structure which towers at over 40 feet tall; it was built by John Adam Beckley in 1847 for the production of pig iron and continued to operate until 1919. There are several other dams and furnaces to be seen alongside the nearby Blackberry River. Activities you can participate in in the surrounding state park include hiking, picnicking, pond fishing, or taking a seasonally-offered tour of the furnace.
Burr Pond State Park: 385 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT 06790, Phone: 860-364-5147
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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