PORTLAND CEMENT
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The real McCoy...Portland Cement. So important, there are four markers dedicated to Portland Cement.
Waymark Code: WM1M9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2005
Views: 35
Marker Name: Portland Cement
County: Northampton
Date Dedicated: 1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 611 S of Martins Creek
Category: Business & Industry, Cement
Marker Text:
This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in the industry.
Marker Name: Portland Cement
County: Northampton
Date Dedicated: 09/18/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 611 S of Martins Creek
Category: Business & Industry, Cement
Website: Not listed
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