Old Woolen Factory - Forksville PA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 29.512 W 076° 36.078
18T E 366332 N 4594598
Kersey cloth for the War of 1812. Kersey cloth is a heavy wool or wool and cotton blend used to make uniforms and coats.
Waymark Code: WM16PBM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2022
Views: 1
TEXT on Pennsylvania historical marker:
A short distance SE, along the Loyalsock, is the site of old factory established in 1810 by Samuel Rogers, Jr. During the War of 1812, it made kersey cloth for the army. Flood in 1816 stopped operation of the factory.
Who put it there? Private/Government?: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Location/Address:
Intersection of PA 87 and PA 154
Forksville, PA United States
18616
County/Province: Sullivan County
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Photos Will Be Uploaded: yes
Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
Website (related) if available: Not listed
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: Not listed
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