South Middleton Township near Boiling Springs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historical Iron Works
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
1. Historical Iron Works Marker
This blast iron furnace represented the start of industrial development in Pennsylvania
Daughters of American Colonists
Cymry Chapter
June 9, 1930
Erected 1930 by Daughters of American Colonists, Cymry Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 40° 8.885′ N, 77° 7.416′ W. Marker is near Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in South Middleton Township. Marker is on Bucher Hill Road north of Mountain Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Bucher Hill Rd, Boiling Springs PA 17007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Iron Industry in Boiling Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); South Middleton Township (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Benches at Boiling Springs (about 600 feet away); Ege Burial Plot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlisle Iron Works (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daniel Kaufman (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lake at Boiling Springs (approx. ¼ mile away); The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boiling Springs.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
2. Carlisle Iron Works furnace
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 5, 2018
3. Carlisle Iron Works furnace
The brick lining and the tap (?).
from Boiling Springs Walking Tour, unknown
4. The Carlisle Iron Works complex, 1885
The furnace is all that remains at site #9.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
