The Confederate government purchased the furnace from the Bibb County Iron Company in 1863 and soon added a second furnace and rolling mill. In March 1865, the Union 10th Missouri Cavalry burned the Brierfield Ironworks.
Oakcrest Gardens
Street address:
11123 Co. Rd. 73
Montevallo, AL 35115
Phone:
205-665-9089
Fax:
205-665-9089
Schedule:
Tours by appt.
Mailing:
11123 Co. Rd. 73
Montevallo, AL 35115
Admission:
Free
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