Phoenixville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Phoenix Iron Company
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
1. Phoenix Iron Company Marker
Established in 1783 and incorporated in 1855, the Phoenix “works” produced nails, rail, Civil War cannons, weaponry for 20th century wars, and structural steel. Among its well known products were the Griffen Gun, 1861, and the Phoenix Column, 1862. Closed in 1987.
Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 40° 8.073′ N, 75° 30.988′ W. Marker is in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is about 250 feet SE of the Schuylkill River Heritage Center (2 N. Main St). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Phoenixville PA 19460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Doty Road Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Story Told By The Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Iron & Steel Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Symbols of Steel Sculpture Garden (about 300
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Also see . . .
1. Phoenix Iron Works. (Submitted on October 27, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Phoenix Iron Company - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. MarkerQuest - Phoenix Iron Company. (Submitted on May 1, 2024, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
2. Phoenix Iron Company Marker
Looking south along Main Street.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
3. Phoenix Iron Company Foundry Building
Now the Schuylkill River Heritage Center.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
4. Phoenix Iron Company Foundry Building
Now the Schuylkill River Heritage Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,930 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 27, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
