Mount Savage in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mount Savage Iron Works

1839

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009

1. Mount Savage Iron Works Marker

Inscription. In 1844, the first iron rails made in the United States were produced on this spot by the Mount Savage Iron Works. Erected in 1839, the iron works contributed extensviely to the development of the Mount Savage Community.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 39° 41.841′ N, 78° 52.936′ W. Marker is in Mount Savage, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is on New School Road. Marker located on New School Road overlooking the old iron furnace, which, as of March, 2008, is being reconstructed. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Savage MD 21545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On This Site in 1844 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Castle (approx. 0.2 miles away); St Patrick School Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Ignatius Stone (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Savage In The Great War (approx. ¼ mile away); In Honor of the Sons and Daughters of Mount Savage (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Faidley Field (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Savage.

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Restoration Project for the Iron Furnace In Mount Savage, Maryland. (Submitted on March 1, 2008, by Dennis Lashley of Mt savage, Maryland.)

John E. Nelson - Maryland Historical Trust Historic Sites Survey, May 21, 1976

2. Mount Savage Iron Works Marker

Mount Savage Iron Works image. Click for full size.

John E. Nelson - Maryland Historical Trust Historic Sites Survey, May 21, 1976

3. Mount Savage Iron Works

Photographed By Dennis Lashley, 2012

4. Mount Savage Iron Works Marker

Progress continues with the clearing of the Iron Furnace.

Photographed By Dennis Lashley

5. Mount Savage Iron Works

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,062 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on March 1, 2008, by Dennis Lashley of Mt savage, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on February 29, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Dennis Lashley of Mount Savage, Maryland. 5. submitted on March 1, 2008, by Dennis Lashley of Mt savage, Maryland.