West Manheim Township near Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Mary Ann Forge and Furnace

Photographed By Henry T. McLin, September 27, 2009

1. The Mary Ann Forge and Furnace Marker

Inscription. The Mary Ann Forge and Furnace was one half mile east of this marker. Founded 1761-62 by George Ross, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Mark Bird on Friendship Tract along Furnace Creek, cannon and cannon balls were produced for General Washington’s Continental Army. This site marks the home of the iron master. Erected by Colonel Richard McCalister Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Hanover, Pennsylvania, June 26, 1949 and restored by the chapter October 24, 1976.

Erected 1949 by Colonel Richard McAllister Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1783.

Location. 39° 46.484′ N, 76° 56.084′ W. Marker is near Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in West Manheim Township. Marker is on Black Rock Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1592 Black Rock Rd, Hanover PA 17331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies. Passenger Pigeon (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Passenger Pigeon (approx. 2 miles away); In Search of Peace (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mary Shaw Leader (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hanover Civil War Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Pleasant Hill Hotel Becomes Hospital (approx. 2.8 miles away); Battle of Hanover (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.

Also see . . . George Ross at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional commentary.
1.
Strangely, the name of the founder of Hanover, Richard McAllister, is misspelled on the marker.

— Submitted September 28, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Photographed By Henry T. McLin, September 27, 2009

2. The Mary Ann Forge and Furnace Marker

The marker is on the rocks in the right foreground. Lake Marburg is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,134 times since then and 142 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.