The Forge

The Forge (HM2IQH)

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N 30° 12.922', W 91° 59.666'

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La Forge

 The Forge:
A Utilitarian Space for Hot Dirty Work
This recreated building represents a blacksmith shop, which was essential to ct working farm, vacherie (ranch), or plantation in rural southwestern Louisiana. The building's design reflects the need for a large work space protected from the harsh sun and rain, but with a dirt floor that could safely accommodate sparks and smudging from the forge fire. With the development and greater availability of modern steel products in the early 1900s, blacksmiths declined in number. However, their contributions historically are still considered an important part of the region's heritage.
The Essential Role of Blacksmiths in Rural Communities
Forges were usually located near the center of each community, as well as on some of the larger plantations. Blacksmiths fashioned agricultural and construction tools, wagon wheels hinges, hardware, nails, horse tack, horseshoes, brands, and cook ware. Talented and artistic iron also designed and fabricated ornamental architectural hardware, balcony supports, gates, railings, and iron crosses



for grave markers. Examples of wrought iron grave markers are found in the chapel cemetery at Vermilionville. Eventually, smiths who specialized in the foot-care of horses and mules, became known as farriers, and formed a separate trade from blacksmiths. ————————————————————————————————————————————-La Forge:Un espace utilitaire pour un travail sale et chaud Cette reconstruction représente une forge, essentielle pour le travail sur une vacherie ou une habitation dans le sud-ouest louisianais rural. Son style reflète le besoin d'un grand espace de travail protégé du soleil et de la pluie, mais avec un sol en terra qua peuit absorber les étincelles et la suie. Au fur et mesure qu'on pouvait acheter des produits en fer ciu debut du XXe siècle, le nombre de forgerons a baissé. Néanmoins, leurs contributions historiques sont taujours considérées comma une partie importante de l'héritage de la région. Le Rôle essential des forgerons dans les communautés rurales D'habitude, les forges se trouvaient au centre de chaque communauté, ainsi que sur les habitations les plus grandes. Les forgerons fabriquaient les outils de construction et d'agriculture, les roues de wagon, les gonds, la quincaillerie, les clous, les harnais, les fers cheval, les marques de bétail et les outils de cuisine. Les forgerons plus talentueux concave' e fabriquaient des ornaments architecturaux, des supports de balcons, des portals, des balustrades et des croix de cimetiére. Des exemples de croix en fer forgé se trouvent dans le cimetiere de la Chapelle à Vermilionville. Plus tard, les forgerons qui se spécialisaient à s'occuper des chevaux et des mulets sont devenus des maréchaux-ferrants et formaient un métier à part.
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Smiths were considered skilled tradesmen, and were therefore greatly valued in their communities. Ironworkers were prestigious and powerful in West African cultures. The powerful voodoo orisha (spirit) Ogun is portrayed as an ironsmith. Spanish culture also revered ironworkers, especially those who fashioned graceful artistic designs for architectural ornamentation and religious symbols such as Christian crosses and elaborate grave markers. <<<<<<<———->>>>>>>On considérait que les forgerons étaient des artisans de premier plan et donc trés prisés dans la communauté. Dans les cultures de l'Afrique de l'ouest, ceux qui manipulaient le fer avaient du prestige et du pouvoir. Le loa vaudou
Ogoun, l'esprit associé avec la guerre et la ferronnerie, est souvent répresenté par un forgeron. La culture espagnole regarde les forgerons avec révérence, surtout ceux qui fabriquent les ornements en architecture et les symboles religieux comme les croix élaborés.
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HM NumberHM2IQH
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Placed ByVermilionville Historic Village
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Date Added Saturday, July 13th, 2019 at 2:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 596776 N 3343077
Decimal Degrees30.21536667, -91.99443333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 12.922', W 91° 59.666'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 12' 55.32" N, 91° 59' 39.96" W
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