Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Alleghany Furnace

By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2012

1. Alleghany Furnace Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Opposite are remains of furnace built in 1811, the second in this section. It was operated until 1884. The stone store building built in 1837 is the oldest in the city of Altoona.

Erected 1947 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 Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.

Location. 40° 29.52′ N, 78° 24.395′ W. Marker is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. Marker is at the intersection of Crescent Road and Union Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 36), on the right when traveling west on Crescent Road. Located at the Altoona Women's Club. No Trespassing signs are located on the property. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altoona PA 16602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Baker Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Baker Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Altoona (approx.

By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2012

2. Alleghany Furnace Marker

and Altoona Women's Club

0.8 miles away); Endress War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Blair County War Mothers Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Blair County Memorial Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Altoona Area High School Mountain Lion (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altoona.

Alleghany Furnace image. Click for full size.

By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2012

3. Alleghany Furnace

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.