Falling Creek Ironworks
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Falling Creek Ironworks was the first iron production facility in North America. It was established by the Virginia Company of London in Henrico Cittie (sic) on Falling Creek near its confluence with the James River. It was short-lived due to an attack by Native Americans in 1622.
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Falling Creek Ironworks Archeological Site | |
Nearest city | Richmond, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 37°26′19″N 77°26′19″W |
Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
Built | 1619 |
NRHP reference No. | 95000242[1] |
VLR No. | 020-0063 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | March 29, 1995 |
Designated VLR | January 15, 1995[2] |
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The long-lost site was rediscovered in the early 21st century. It is now located in Chesterfield County, about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of the fall line of the James River at present-day Richmond, Virginia. Archaeological and related research work at the site was ongoing as of March 2007.