Tremont Nail Factory
Left side Inscription
Tremont Nail Company has been designated a National Historical Landmark by American Society for Metals Established in 1819, Tremont Nail Company had made nails continuously for more than 150 years, and one of the few American Manufacturers of cut nails, of ancient design, the company has also pioneered in production of heat treated nails. 1976
Right Side Inscription
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1976 by American Society for Metals.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the ASM International Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 41° 45.996′ N, 70° 43.42′ W. Marker is in Wareham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is on Elm Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8-21 Elm Street, Wareham MA 02571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wareham Cotton Factory Memorial (here, next to this marker); Wareham World War I Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Additional keywords. The Tremont Nail Factory is part of a Historical District in Wareham. There are several buildings in the complex.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 6. submitted on September 8, 2024, by Greg Golfomitsos of Plymouth, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
