Juliana Furnace Site (Julian's namesake)

Julian began as Juliana Furnace, the charcoal iron furnace built by James Irvin and John Adams and named for Julia Ann — part of the Juniata iron district that also produced Eagle Iron Works, Harmony Forge, and Pennsylvania Furnace. Ore was hauled by teamsters from Buffalo Run Valley; 50–100 men worked the furnace and coaling grounds. VERIFY stack remains / marker location with Centre County Historical Society.

Address: Julian, PA 16844
Good for: Museums & HistoryHistoric Sites
Elevation: 2,809 ft (856 m)
Updated: 9/2/2026

Context

historically connected · ↔The furnace the village is named for stood near hereBald Eagle Creek — Julian Bridge Accesshistorically connected · ↔Same Juniata iron district — Julian's furnace was a sister operationEagle Iron Works & Curtin Village

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The iron furnaces of the Bald Eagle Valley

Julian is named for one. Curtin Village kept one burning until 1921. A driving loop through the Juniata iron district.

AJ Brau · Updated Sep 3, 2026