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

First Successful Coke Fired Iron Furnace in America

Fired May 9, 1839 - Closed 1856

— 33 Furnace Street —

First Successful Coke Fired Iron Furnace in America Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2019

1. First Successful Coke Fired Iron Furnace in America Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Named to the National Register of
Historic Places — June 19, 1973

Presented by the Preservation Society
of Allegany County, Inc.
May 1974

Erected 1974 by The Preservation Society of Allegany County, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1839.

Location. 39° 34.214′ N, 78° 58.68′ W. Marker is in Lonaconing, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Maryland Route 36) and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 Furnace St, Lonaconing MD 21539, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George's Creek Coal and Iron Company (1837-1855) (a few steps from this marker); Robert Moses (Lefty) Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site Stood (within shouting distance of this marker); Turnbull Mine Car

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Mary E. Myers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lonaconing Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lonaconing.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2019

2. The Furnace

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.