Pig Iron Day
Photo of the Jisco Furnace, Jackson, Ohio 1920-1935
The Adventure…
Pig Iron Day is an annual event celebrating the importance of iron in the early development of Jackson County. The name comes from the molten iron that flows from the hearth in the base of the furnace stack, through the trench of red iron, and into the many short side branches to form bars of iron that would be shipped to various locations for remanufacturing.
Learn More…
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
234 Broadway Street
Jackson, Ohio 45640740.286.2707
740.418.8086Website: Jackson County Events
E-Mail: rheath@zoomnet.net
Getting There’s Half the Adventure…
Pig Iron Day takes place in August at Manpower Park along East Main Street in Jackson. From US 35 take the Broadway Street exit towards Jackson. Follow Broadway Street approximately 1 mile and then turn left onto Main Street. Manpower Park will be about a half mile down Main Street.
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Art & Culture
Markay Cultural Arts Center – Jackson, Jackson CountyHistoric Sites & Places
The Lillian E. Jones Museum – Jackson, Jackson County
Buckeye Furnace State Memorial – Wellston, Jackson County
Leo Petroglyph State Memorial – Leo, Jackson County
Welsh American Heritage Museum - Oak Hill, Jackson
Pike Heritage Museum – Waverly, Pike CountyParks, Forests, & Outdoor Activities
Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve – Jackson County
Lake Alma State Park – Jackson and Vinton Counties
Richland Furnace State Forest – Jackson County
Jackson Lake State Park – Jackson County
Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area – Jackson County
Wellston Wildlife Area – Jackson County
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