Mount Savage in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

On This Site in 1844

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 23, 2018

1. On This Site in 1844 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this site in 1844 were rolled the first iron rails made in the United States. For this technological achievement, the Mount Savage Iron Works was awarded a silver medal by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia

This plaque was dedicated in 1994 by the Western Maryland Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society

Erected 1994 by The Western Maryland Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 39° 41.715′ N, 78° 52.817′ W. Marker is in Mount Savage, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Mount Savage Road (Maryland Route 36) and New Row Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Savage MD 21545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mount Savage In The Great War (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of the Sons and Daughters of Mount Savage (about 400 feet away); St Patrick School Monument (about 600 feet away); St. Ignatius Stone

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(about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Faidley Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Castle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Savage Iron Works (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Savage.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 23, 2018

2. On This Site in 1844 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.