Near Fombell in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bassenheim Furnace
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 11, 2011
1. Bassenheim Furnace Marker
One of the first charcoal blast furnaces in western Pennsylvania. It was built by Baron Dettmar Basse in 1814 and out of production in 1824 - it supplied iron for pioneer industries and was one unit of a self-contained community.
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 40° 48.683′ N, 80° 9.992′ W. Marker is near Fombell, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of Zelienople Road (Pennsylvania Route 288) and Old Furnace Road, on the left when traveling north on Zelienople Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fombell PA 16123, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and in the Ohio River Valley. 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 and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Zelienople (approx. 1.7 miles away); Fombell House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Zelie Park (approx. 1.8 miles away); Zelienople World War II Honor Roll (approx. 1.8 miles away); Zelienople Veterans Memorials
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Also see . . . Beaver County Historical and Landmarks Foundation. Website homepage (Submitted on November 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 11, 2011
2. Bassenheim Furnace Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 11, 2011
3. Bassenheim Furnace Site Sign
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 26, 2014
4. Bassenheim Furnace
Remains of the furnace
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 26, 2014
5. Bassenheim Furnace
Remains of the furnace
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,266 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on October 26, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
