First School Slate Factory
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Romans1116
N 40° 45.148 W 075° 36.483
18T E 448671 N 4511456
Near the location of the first factory to produce slates for schools. It is difficult to stop here... unless you get backed up in traffic.
Waymark Code: WMNAB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2006
Views: 16
First School Slate Factory
The first factory to produce blackboard and school slates common in U.S. classrooms opened nearby in 1847. Slate production peaked at over one million pieces early in the 20th century, leading to Slatington’s distinction as the nation’s top slate and blackboard producer.
Marker Name: First School Slate Factory
County: Lehigh
Date Dedicated: 10/23/2003
Marker Type: City
Location: Main and Factory Sts., Slatington
Category: Education, Business & Industry
Website: Not listed
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