Katahdin Iron Works, Archaeological site in Piscataquis County, United States.
The complex contains a 55-foot-high stone blast furnace and a preserved beehive oven, showcasing industrial structures from the 19th-century iron production period.
Founded in 1843, Katahdin Iron Works operated until 1890, producing up to 2,000 tons of raw iron annually from local bog ore deposits found on Ore Mountain.
The industrial site included a company town with a boarding house for 200 men, a store, post office, and town hall, representing Maine's early industrial communities.
The 17.8-acre site, managed by Maine Bureau of Parks and Recreation since 1965, allows visitors to examine the restored furnace and remaining industrial structures.
The facility stands out among Maine foundries for producing iron directly from local bog ore rather than using imported pig iron for manufacturing.
Location: Piscataquis County
GPS coordinates: 45.44440,-69.17500
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:02
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