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 Cornwall Iron Furnace - Cornwall PA Posted by:  nomadwillie
N 40° 16.251 W 076° 24.414
18T E 380381 N 4458769
The furnace was a leading Pennsylvania iron producer from 1742 until it was shut down in 1883.
Waymark Code: WMJFCH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2013
Views: 2
The furnaces, support buildings and surrounding community have been preserved as a historical site and museum, providing a glimpse into Lebanon County's industrial past. The site is the only intact charcoal-burning iron blast furnace in its original plantation in the western hemisphere. Established by Peter Grubb in 1742, Cornwall Furnace was operated during the Revolution by his sons Curtis and Peter Jr. who were major arms providers to George Washington. Robert Coleman acquired Cornwall Furnace after the Revolution and became Pennsylvania's first millionaire. Ownership of the furnace and its surroundings was transferred to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1932. Source: ( visit link)
Street address:
Rexmont Rd. and Boyd St
Cornwall , PA
County / Borough / Parish: Lebanon
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799, 1700-1749
Historic function: Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction
Current function: Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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