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Furnace, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Estill |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 512266 |
Furnace is an unincorporated community located in Estill County, Kentucky, United States.
History
Settlers found the surrounding area rich in iron ore. The Estill Steam Furnace, a blast furnace was established in about 1830.
A post office was established in the community in 1857, and named for the Estill Steam Furnace. This was shortened to Furnace in 1882. The post office was discontinued in 1975.
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