Codorus Furnace
Erected in 1765 by William Bennet. Operated by James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, during the Revolutionary War. It is the oldest remaining landmark of the iron industry in York County. The old furnace, now restored, is 2.5 miles NE of here.
Marker is at the intersection of PA 24 and Codorus Furnace Road, on the right when traveling north on PA 24.
Courtesy hmdb.org