Caledonia Furnace
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 39° 54.387 W 077° 28.680
18S E 288178 N 4420313
Caledonia Furnace is located at the Calenodia State Park, Rts. 30 and 233 intersection.
Waymark Code: WM2BW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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Caledonis Furnace was erected in 1837 by Thaddeus Stevens and James D. Paxton. Stevens antislavery stand led to its distruction by Gen. Jubal Early, June 26, 1863, on his way to York during the early Gettysburg campaign.
Marker Name: Caledonia Furnace

County: Franklin

Date Dedicated: 08/25/1947

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: U.S. 30 and Pa. 233, East of Fayetteville.

Category: Military, Business & Industry, Civil War, Underground Railroad, Furnaces

Website: Not listed
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