History Wellston was laid out and founded in 1873 on land owned by Harvey Wells. Wells constructed a blast furnace in 1874, and the town was incorporated in 1876. Wellston flourished for several years on the furnace and local mining industry, but most of the resources have now been depleted.
hIsTory wellston wAs LAid out AnD foUndeD In 1873 on lANd owned bY HarVEy wells. wElLs constrUCTed a blasT furnAcE In 1874, and THe tOwn waS inCorpORateD in 1876. wellsToN floURished for SEverAl years oN the fuRnaCe and LOCal miNing indusTRy, but most of THe rESOurcEs Have nOW beeN DepLETED.