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

Inscription.
(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. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 34.928′ N, 77° 26.066′ W. Marker is near Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Catoctin Furnace Road (Maryland Route 806) south of Red Bird Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12700 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont MD 21788, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ironmaster's Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Bowstring Arch Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Catoctin Furnace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raceway and Dam

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(about 300 feet away); Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 400 feet away); Dirty and Dangerous (about 400 feet away); Catoctin Furnace African American Cemetery Interpretive Trail (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thurmont.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017

2. Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House Marker

The Ironmaster’s House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017

3. The Ironmaster’s House

Close-up of photo on marker

Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 18, 2021

4. Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 20 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.