Near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017
1. Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House Marker
(Climbing among the ruins is dangerous, damages your historic resources and it prohibited.)
One a magnificent house, the ironmaster’s mansion was an imposing structure that gave the furnace manager an overview of the furnace complex. The grandeur of the ironmaster’s house contrasted with the humble stone cottages of the furnace workers and showed the separation of classes of that day.
The wall were stabilized in 1996 so the public could safely see the ruins. The number of chimney stacks stone structures easily suggest the former stature of this massive house.
Erected by Catoctin Furnace Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 34.928′ N, 77° 26.066′ W. Marker was near Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick County. It could be reached from Catoctin Furnace Road (Maryland Route 806) south of Red Bird Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Hidden Labor (here, next to this marker); Ironmaster's Mansion (a few steps from this marker); From Mules to Motors (within shouting distance of this marker); Powered by Water (within shouting distance of this marker); Catoctin Furnace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bridge that Moved (about 300 feet away); Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thurmont.
Other markers no longer nearby. Prosperity and Power (was a few steps from this marker but has
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017
2. Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017
3. The Ironmaster’s House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 18, 2021
4. Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
