HENRY'S GUN FACTORY
Posted by: unimoggers
N 40° 46.809 W 075° 16.698
18T E 476516 N 4514389
Imagine the history here!
Waymark Code: WM1Q7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2005
Views: 117
Marker Text:
Here rifles and other firearms were made for use in the War of 1812. Built by William Henry, 2nd, about 1800, the famous Henry shotgun was made here as late as 1904. The site is about half a mile away.
Marker Name: Henry's Gun Factory
County: Northampton
Date Dedicated: 01/08/1974
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: SR 1005 (former Pa. 115), Belfast
Category: Business & Industry, Buildings, Military, War of 1812
Website: Not listed
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