Near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Catoctin Furnace
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 1, 2007
1. Catoctin Furnace Marker
An important iron furnace during the revolution owned by Governor Thomas Johnson and his brothers. Furnished 100 tons of shells used at Yorktown.
Erected 1937 by State Roads Commission.
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 Maryland Historical Trust series lists.
Location. 39° 34.878′ N, 77° 26.048′ W. Marker is near Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is at the intersection of Catoctin Furnace Road (Maryland Route 806) and Red Bird Lane (Route 806), on the right when traveling south on Catoctin Furnace Road. The furnace stands inside an extension of Cunningham Falls State Park. 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Catoctin Iron Furnace (a few steps from 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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Prosperity and Power (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Catoctin Furnace at Cunningham Falls State Park. Maryland Department of Natural Resources website entry (Submitted on July 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. A history of the Catoctin Furnace. Thumont Scrapbook website entry (Submitted on July 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Catoctin Iron Furnace. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on October 6, 2007, by Jakub Kaluzny of Rockville, Maryland.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2023
2. Catoctin Furnace Marker
The erecting organization information appears to have been removed from the marker.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 1, 2007
3. Catoctin Furnace Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 1, 2007
4. The Isabella Blast Furnace
Built in the 1800s, this furnace stack was similar to those used during the Revolutionary War.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 1, 2007
5. Remains of the Ironmaster's House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,526 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
