Old Forge in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Forge

August 1, 2011

1. Old Forge Marker

Inscription. On the south bank of the Lackawanna River opposite this spot was located the iron forge built 1789 by Dr. William Smith and James Sutton. This was the region's oldest forge, after which the town was named.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 41° 21.555′ N, 75° 44.773′ W. Marker is in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Old Forge PA 18518, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Moosic High School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); P.F.C. Carpellotti, U.S.M.C. (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Forge War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); War Memorial (approx. one mile away); Founders of the Old Forge Cemetery Association (approx. 1.1

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miles away); St. Mary's PNCC Organizers and Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Forge.

Also see . . . Old Forge Marker at MarkerQuest. (Submitted on May 17, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2011. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 37 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 19, 2011. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.