Janney Furnace Museum: A Journey into Alabama's Iron Heritage
Explore Alabama's industrial and Civil War history at the Janney Furnace Museum, featuring preserved ruins, memorials, and artifacts.
Explore the Janney Furnace Museum in Ohatchee, Alabama, and step back in time to the Civil War era. See the preserved ruins of the Janney Furnace, a towering stone structure built in 1863 to produce pig iron for the Confederacy, and learn about the site's history at the Civil War and Native American Museum [1, 3].
A brief summary to Janney Furnace Museum
- 145 Janney Rd, Ohatchee, Alabama, 36271, US
- +1256-892-5198
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 12 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's website or call ahead for information on special events, reenactments, and guided tour schedules [1].
- Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the grounds, as there is a paved path for walking [8].
- Visit the adjacent Civil War and Native American Museum to gain a broader historical context of the site [1, 3].
Getting There
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Driving
From Anniston, take US-431 North toward Ohatchee for about 10 miles [1]. Turn right onto Janney Road; the museum will be on your left in about half a mile [1, 7]. Parking is available on-site [1].
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