National Historic Landmark-Cornwall Iron Furnace

National Historic Landmark- Delaware Canal

The primary significance of this Landmark is the integrity of the canal itself and the ambience of its environment.

While most of the 19th century canals in the United States have disappeared, the Delaware Canal remains ...

National Historic Landmark-Cornwall Iron Furnace

National Historic Landmark- Cornwall Iron Furnace

Cornwall Iron Furnace consists of three interrelated elements: the furnace and its associated buildings, the open pit mine, and a workers housing village.

Taken together, these three components exemplify the type of charcoal furnaces that ...

Cornwall Furnace

The Confederate States of America in 1862 commissioned the Noble Brothers of Rome, Georgia to erect a cold blast furnace to produce needed pig iron from the war effort.

The skilled labor was detailed from Confederate army personnel. It is estimated ...

Cornwall Iron Furnace

Built in 1742 by Peter Grubb near an immensely rich ore deposit and acres of forest for making charcoal fuel. a self-sufficient community included the ironmaster's mansion and workers' houses. The furnace produced pig iron and cast goods, and cannons ...

Cornwall Furnace

Built by Peter Grubb. Operated from 1742 to 1883.

Marker is on Rexmont Road just from Manor Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Cornwall Furnace

Built by Peter Grubb. Operated from 1742 to 1883.

Marker is on Rexmont Road just from Manor Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org