
Coke Ovens
N 40° 04.264 W 079° 45.716
17T E 605572 N 4436379
Some quick facts about the near by bee-hive ovens and coke.
Waymark Code: WMFG76
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2012
Views: 7
Coke Ovens
The bee-hive ovens nearby are typical of the region. Coke was first made from coal near Connellsville in this type oven about 1840. Since 1870 use of coke has been vital to steel making.
Marker Name: Coke Ovens
 County: Fayette
 Date Dedicated: 11/22/1946
 Marker Type: Roadside
 Location: Pa. 51 just W of Perryopolis
 Category: Business & Industry, Coal, Iron & Steel
 Website: [Web Link]

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