Near Perryopolis in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alliance Furnace
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 17, 2011
1. Alliance Furnace Marker
First furnace west of the Alleghenies. Built 1789 on banks of nearby Jacob's Creek, its ruins are still observable. Supplied iron for Wayne's campaign in 1794 against the Indians.
Erected 1946 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 40° 6.077′ N, 79° 42.571′ W. Marker is near Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Banning Road and Layton Road, on the right when traveling west on Banning Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perryopolis PA 15473, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Layton Honor Roll (approx. one mile away); The Distillery (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Perryopolis Pre-Industrial Complex (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Perryopolis Pre-Industrial Complex (approx. 2.2 miles away); Frontier Forts (approx. 2.2 miles away); George Washington
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Also see . . .
1. Alliance Furnace - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on April 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Alliance Furnace. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Explore PA History, unknown
2. Alliance Furnace ruins
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 17, 2011
3. Alliance Furnace Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 873 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 17, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 17, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
