Near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Catoctin Iron Furnace

[Original Catoctin Furnace]

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 22, 2011

1. Catoctin Iron Furnace Marker

Inscription.
The original Catoctin Furnace, located nearby on Little Hunting Creek, was in blast by 1776 and delivered 958 ten inch bombshells weighing over 31 tons to Washington’s Continental Army in 1780. A great number were used in the siege of Yorktown a year later.

The Johnson brothers built the furnace. Thomas Johnson later became the first governor of the State of Maryland.

This historic marker is dedicated and presented to the Maryland Park Service by the Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter of the Maryland Sons of the American Revolution on October 25, 2009.

Erected 2009 by Maryland Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1858.

Location. 39° 34.869′ N, 77° 26.055′ W. Marker is near Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on Catoctin Furnace Road (Maryland Route 806) south of Red Bird Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12698 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont MD 21788, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. Catoctin Furnace African American Cemetery Interpretive Trail (a few steps from this marker); Dirty and Dangerous (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Catoctin Iron Furnace (a few steps from this marker); Catoctin Furnace (a few steps from this marker); The Watchful Eye (a few steps from this marker); A Diverse and Skilled Workforce (a few steps from this marker); Ironmaster's Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thurmont.

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 22, 2011

2. Catoctin Iron Furnace Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 22, 2011

3. Catoctin Iron Furnace Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.