Cornwall Furnace
Also known as Confederate Army Iron Furnace
About Cornwall Furnace
Cornwall Furnace was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 27, 1972. The Register lists it for its industry, at the state level. The listing covers 4 acres.
What it isHuman settlement in Alabama, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗1863 to today
- 1863Built
- 1972Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 54 years
Finding Cornwall Furnace
2 miles (3.2 km) north of Cedar Bluff, AL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Cornwall Furnace
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Cornwall Furnace
Is Cornwall Furnace on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 27, 1972 (Register number 72000158).
Is Cornwall Furnace a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Chieftains, 24.7 miles away.
Can you visit Cornwall Furnace?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Cornwall Furnace?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77835888 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.