South Middleton Township near Boiling Springs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Carlisle Iron Works

Photographed By Ira Feller, December 20, 2021

1. Carlisle Iron Works Marker

Inscription. Founded about 1762 by John Rigbie and Co. Operated after 1781 by Michael Ege, noted ironmaster of the period. Ruins of the charcoal furnace still stand.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.

Location. 40° 9.039′ N, 77° 7.458′ W. Marker is near Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in South Middleton Township. Marker is at the intersection of East 1st Street (Pennsylvania Route 174) and S. Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 E 1st St, Boiling Springs PA 17007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ege Burial Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lake at Boiling Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historical Iron Works (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Iron Industry in Boiling Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Middleton Township

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); SFC Randall Shughart (approx. ¼ mile away); Daniel Kaufman (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boiling Springs.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

2. Carlisle Iron Works Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2015

3. Carlisle Iron Works Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,537 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. 2. submitted on January 30, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on April 30, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.