Bibb Naval Furnaces Brierfield Furnaces

— ½ mile ?

Principal iron producer for Confederate foundry at Selma where naval guns and iron-clads were made.

1865 - Furnaces destroyed by Wilson’s Raiders, U. S. A.

1866 - Furnaces rebuilt and operated by Gen. Gorgas, former Ordnance Chief, C. S. A.

Marker is at the intersection of Montevallo Road (State Highway 25) and County Road 62, on the left when traveling west on Montevallo Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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