Catoctin Iron Furnace
Posted by: Travelingal
N 39° 34.871 W 077° 26.046
18S E 290950 N 4384104
On Catacton Furnace Rd., south of Thurmont, MD.
Waymark Code: WMGJQ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2006
Views: 76
Catoctin Iron Furnace was in operation from 1776 - 1903. It was a community in itself. Founders, miners, clerks, charcoal makers, storekeepers, teamsters and others came together under the Iron Master's supervision. A furnace stack, the Iron Master's Manor House ruins and self-guided trail are at the site. It is easily handicapped accessible. It is in a park-like setting with trees and a picnic table, so bring a lunch.
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