Burden Iron Works
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Historical marker about Burden Iron Works, an iron works and industrial complex along the Hudson River and Wynantskill Creek in Troy, New York.
Waymark Code: WM9813
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2010
Views: 4
This historical marker is about
Burden Iron Works, an iron works and industrial complex along the Hudson River and Wynantskill Creek in Troy, New York. The marker is located on the east side of the Hudson River along Route 378 in Troy, New York. Best parking is available at a nearby gas station on the same side of the road.
Marker Text
BURDEN IRON WORKS
HENRY BURDEN'S UPPER WORKS.
INVENTED MODERN HORSESHOE
AND RAILROAD SPIKE, SITE OF
WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL WATER
WHEEL FOUNDED 1809
ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF TROY
Marker Name: Burden Iron Works
Marker Type: City
Agency: People of Troy
City/Town/Village Name: Troy, New York
County: Rensselaer
Region: Capital-Saratoga (Region 7)
Website: [Web Link]
Dedication Date: Not Listed
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