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Reed Island Iron Company (1881-1906) (Pulaski County, Va.)

 Organization

Historical Note

The Reed Island Furnace was first operated by the Reed Island Iron Company, in Reed Island, Virginia (near Allisonia), beginning around 1881.The furnace itself was in Pulaski County, while the company was based in Wythe County. By 1898, the furnace and the company appeared to be the property and works of the Virginia Iron, Coal, and Coke Company, who ran the furnace until about 1906.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Reed Island Iron Company Ledgers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-081
Abstract

The collection includes customer account, invoice, and workman's hours ledgers from the Reed Island Iron Company. Records dates from 1880-1896, during most of the known active period of the company (c.1880-c.1906).

Dates: 1880 - 1896