California Furnace in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Posted by: deano1943
N 40° 11.445 W 079° 12.568
17T E 652417 N 4450466
California Furnace is located in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM49K
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2005
Views: 70
California Furnace was built in 1850, and started operation in 1853. The furnace was built by Col. J.D. Mathiot and Dr. S.P. Cummings. The furnace operated until 1858 when it was sold to Alexander Cavan.
California Furnace ceased operation in 1862.
The furnace was completely rebuilt in 1966 by General Richard K. Mellon.