Copake Iron Works Historic District

The Copake Iron Works district contains 11 buildings, a charcoal blast furnace, workers' houses, and a Greek Revival residence spread across 30 acres.

Established in 1845 along Bash Bish Brook, the iron works operated until the late 19th century, serving as a major industrial production center.

The district preserves structures from multiple architectural periods, including a brick engine house, pattern shop, and the Church of St. John in the Wilderness.

Visitors can explore the site through self-guided tours from dawn to dusk, with access to trails, restrooms, and an educational museum.

The site maintains original 19th-century industrial equipment in its machine shop, along with a rare blast furnace from 1872.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.11929,-73.51379

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29