Sparrows Point-Edgemere, MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 14.583 W 076° 27.348
18S E 374369 N 4344758
Sparrows Point Plant developed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company in 1887-91, the Sparrows Point Steel plant and shipyard were purchased by Bethlehem Steel in 1916, and grew to become the largest in the world.
Waymark Code: WM11EDD
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2019
Views: 7
Sparrows Point-Developed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company in 1887-91, the Sparrows Point Steel plant and shipyard were purchased by Bethlehem Steel in 1916, and grew to become the largest in the world. Vital supplier of steel and ships during both the World Wars. Produced steel used in the Golden Gate Bridge and the Empire State Building. By 1960 the plant stretched four miles long and employed more than 30,000 workers. Many of whose families lived in the company town. The plant closed in 2012.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust-Maryland State Highway Administration. (Marker Number RM-1223.)
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Baltimore County
Location (required): Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Route 158 and North Point Blvd (MD151)
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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