Furnace Carolina Site facts for kids
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Furnace Carolina Site
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The furnace was located in this wooded area below Arnold Mills village
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| Location | Cumberland, Rhode Island |
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| Built | 1734 |
| Architect | Metcalf, Eliezer |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000341 |
| Added to NRHP | May 10, 1993 |
The Furnace Carolina Site is an old and important place in Cumberland, Rhode Island. It was once home to a special kind of factory called a blast furnace. This furnace was used to melt iron ore (rock with iron in it) to make new metal. You can find this historic site along the Abbott Run river. It is also known by other names like RI-2045, Abbott Run, or Arnold Mills Furnace.
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History of the Furnace Carolina Site
This old industrial furnace was first built around the year 1734. A person named Eliezer Metcalf was the one who built it. The furnace was named "Carolina" to honor Caroline of Ansbach. She was the wife of King George II, who was the king of England at that time.
What the Furnace Made
The Furnace Carolina was built in an area that had a lot of iron ore. This meant it had plenty of raw material to work with. It is believed that this furnace made cannons. Cannons are large guns that were used during the French and Indian Wars. These wars were a big conflict that happened many years ago.
Becoming a Historic Place
Because of its importance in history, the Furnace Carolina Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This list helps protect and recognize places that are important to the history of the United States.
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