title: Furnace, Kentucky
text: # Furnace, Kentucky
  
  Furnace is an unincorporated community located in Estill County, Kentucky, United States.
  
  ## History
  
  Settlers found the surrounding area rich in iron ore. The Estill Steam Furnace, a blast furnace was established in about 1830.
  
  A post office was established in the community in 1857, and named for the Estill Steam Furnace. This was shortened to Furnace in 1882. The post office was discontinued in 1975.
  
  