Greenwood Furnace State Park

Greenwood Furnace State Park is a protected park with a historic iron furnace and village remnants in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania. The grounds feature a small lake, several standing structures from the working period, and walking paths through surrounding forest land.

The furnace operated from 1834 until 1904, serving as the economic center of this remote area before closing when iron production shifted elsewhere. The site demonstrates how industrial operations shaped communities in rural Pennsylvania during the 1800s.

The village layout reflects the needs of workers with standing houses, a company store, and craft workshops from the 1800s that show how people organized their daily lives. These structures reveal the close relationship between industrial work and residential life in this remote location.

The park is open during daylight hours with parking areas and clear paths leading to historic structures and the lake. Wear sturdy shoes as terrain can be uneven and muddy, especially after rain or near water areas.

When the furnace burned hot, the glow from its fire was so bright at night that residents could walk through the village without lanterns or flashlights. This constant nighttime illumination from industrial work created an unusual rhythm to daily life.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1924

Operator: Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks

Website: https://dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/GreenwoodFurnaceStatePark

GPS coordinates: 40.64610,-77.76220

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30