Thomas Rutter - Boyertown PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 16.860 W 075° 42.225
18T E 440174 N 4459183
Thomas Rutter was a pioneer ironmaster and opponent of slavery who died 1730. Built Pennsylvania's first ironworks nearby, 1716. In ensuing decade he erected Pine Forge. In 19th century it was an Underground Railroad stop.
Waymark Code: WM16ZNG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2022
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TEXT ON THE HISTRICAL MARKER
Pioneer ironmaster and opponent of slavery who died 1730. Built Pennsylvania's first ironworks nearby, 1716. In ensuing decade he erected Pine Forge and built this mansion; in 19th century it was an Underground Railroad stop. Academy was founded here, 1945.
Address:
354 Pine Forge Road
Boyerstown , PA United States
19512
Open to the public?: Public
Name of organization who placed the marker: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Web site: Not listed
Site Details: Not listed
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