Swatara Furnace, Historic iron furnace in Pine Grove Township, Pennsylvania.
The Swatara Furnace district encompasses 200 acres along Mill Creek, featuring the original furnace structure, stone dam, and ironmaster's mansion from 1830.
Established by Dr. George N. Eckert and Simeon Guilford in 1830, this first charcoal furnace in Schuylkill County produced twelve hundred tons of iron annually until 1853.
The furnace complex includes multiple preserved structures that demonstrate the industrial development and iron manufacturing processes of nineteenth-century Pennsylvania.
Visitors can access the historic district to examine the remaining industrial structures, including the stone worker's houses and the converted ironmaster's mansion.
The site maintains the complete industrial complex layout, from water management systems to worker housing, representing early American iron production methods.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1830
GPS coordinates: 40.54306,-76.49083
Latest update: March 10, 2025 02:37
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