Near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Prosperity and Power

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017

1. Prosperity and Power Marker

Inscription. The ruins of the Catoctin Manor are a symbol of the wealth and aristocracy originating from early industrial America. Brothers James and Thomas Johnson established Catoctin Furnace in 1774, which was highly successful in producing pig iron. Thomas Johnson would later become the first governor of Maryland.

The Iron Master, foreman of the iron furnace, lived here. Both the elevated placement of the house on the hill and its massive size indicate the status of the Iron Master’s supervisory role. By stark contrast, the iron furnace laborers lived in neighboring company constructed single room houses, some of which still remain.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 34.92′ N, 77° 26.061′ W. Marker was near Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker could be reached from Catoctin Furnace Road (Maryland Route 806) south of Red Bird Lane. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. Ironmaster's Mansion (here, next to this marker); Ruins of the Ironmaster’s House (a few steps from this marker);

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Bowstring Arch Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Catoctin Furnace (within shouting distance of this marker); Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 300 feet away); Dirty and Dangerous (about 300 feet away); Catoctin Furnace African American Cemetery Interpretive Trail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thurmont.

More about this marker. This marker has been replaced by HMDB #184329, "Ironmaster's Mansion".

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017

2. Prosperity and Power 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.

Catoctin Manor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017

4. Catoctin Manor

Built
in 1781 A.D.
L. Jaques Detail of picture shown on marker.

Catoctin Furnace Ironworks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 3, 2017

5. Catoctin Furnace Ironworks

View of the Catoctin furnace ironworks rural industrial complex, including iron furnace, manor, and buildings. Photo courtesy of Thurmont Historical Society, View more at www.thurmontimages.com.Close-up of photo on marker

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 112 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 20, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.