Old photo of Hecla Furnace. The word "HECLA", according to May 1898 newsletter from the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, is an acronym for the following names:

H - Hamilton, Robert
E - Ellison, Andrew
C - Campbell, John
L - Land
A - Association


Statistics
Year Built 1833
Blew Out 1905
Built By Hamilton
McCoy
Daily Tonnage 10
Location Route 141 andCounty Road 181 in Upper Township.
Remains The cemetery is still being used.