Ore Mountain, a mile west of
the furnace, was the source of the iron ore that was refined
into pig iron. Mining here was relatively easy because a four
foot deep layer of raw ore lay just below the surface. Workers
needed only to clear away trees and topsoil to reach the ore
deposits. Once it was roasted to remove the sulfur, the ore
was ready for the furnace.
Ore Mountain, a mile west of
the furnace, was the source of the iron ore that was refined
into pig iron. Mining here was relatively easy because a four
foot deep layer of raw ore lay just below the surface. Workers
needed only to clear away trees and topsoil to reach the ore
deposits. Once it was roasted to remove the sulfur, the ore
was ready for the 
