CORNWALL IRON FURNACE
CORNWALL, PA
Cornwall Iron Furnace is a historic iron furnace located in Cornwall, Pennsylvania, USA. It was built in 1742 and is considered to be the oldest surviving iron furnace in the United States. The furnace was used to smelt iron ore into pig iron, which was then used to produce a variety of iron products, including cannonballs, stoves, and kettles.
The furnace was in operation for over 150 years and played a significant role in the industrialization of America. During the American Revolution, the furnace produced cannonballs for the Continental Army. It also supplied iron products to the Union Army during the Civil War.
Today, Cornwall Iron Furnace is a museum and historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into the industrial history of America. The furnace has been restored to its 19th-century appearance and visitors can see the original furnace stack, casting shed, and other structures. The museum features exhibits on the history of iron production in America, as well as demonstrations of blacksmithing and other ironworking techniques.
Cornwall Iron Furnace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated National Historic Landmark. It is open to the public for tours and educational programs, and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and school groups.
CORNWALL IRON FURNACE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CORNWALL PA. US MID #8404200234
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
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CORNWALL IRON FURNACE Information
MID # | 8404200234 |
Name | CORNWALL IRON FURNACE |
Alternate Name | CORNWALL IRON FURNACE |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 40.337972, -76.473967 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 075 US Census Tract: 002600 US Census Block: 2053 |