Upper Macungie Township near Allentown in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Portland Cement

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. Portland Cement Marker

Inscription. This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in the industry.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1865.

Location. 40° 35.204′ N, 75° 36.884′ W. Marker is near Allentown, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. It is in Upper Macungie Township. Marker is at the intersection of Tilghman Street and Mill Road/Windsor Drive, on the right when traveling west on Tilghman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7248 Tilghman St, Allentown PA 18106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Velodrome Story (approx. 2.8 miles away); Abraham Blumer (approx. 3.1 miles away); Allentown (approx. 4.8 miles away); Spanish American War Memorial

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(approx. 5.1 miles away); Lock Ridge Iron Furnace (approx. 5.4 miles away); Casting Pigs (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allentown.

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Wide view of the Portland Cement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Wide view of the Portland Cement Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 956 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.