Heidelberg Township near Robesonia in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robesonia Furnace
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2010
1. Robesonia Furnace Marker
Founded 1794 as Reading Furnace by ironmaster George Ege. In 1845 Henry P. Robeson expanded the furnace, spurring establishment in 1855 of the town of Robesonia. Although the furnace itself ceased operation and was razed in 1927, the Georgian-style ironmaster's mansion, Italianate office building, workers' houses, and other structures survived. The district is located a mile south of here.
Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 40° 20.986′ N, 76° 7.735′ W. Marker is near Robesonia, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is in Heidelberg Township. Marker is at the intersection of Penn Avenue (U.S. 422) and Freeman Street, on the right when traveling east on Penn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 East Penn Avenue, Robesonia PA 19551, 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 flies. Robesonia (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Robesonia
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Also see . . .
1. History of Robesonia Furnace. (Submitted on December 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Robesonia Furnace Photos. (Submitted on December 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. History of Robesonia Furnace. (Submitted on December 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2010
2. Robesonia Furnace Marker
Looking east along U.S. Hwy 422
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,006 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on October 4, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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