Beckley Iron Furnace & Educational Center

The furnace is the focal point of the Iron Heritage Trail, celebrating the 1734-1923 era when local furnaces and forges made iron for cannons and weapons in wartime and tools, railroad wheels and machinery. The state’s only designated Industrial Monument.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Address
Lower Rd.
Phone
(860) 435-9183
Website
www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/beckle
Map
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