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Coke Ovens

Fayette County · dedicated 1946 · Pittsburgh Rd. (PA 51), just S of Gun Club Rd. (T-575), W of Perryopolis

The bee-hive ovens nearby are typical of the region. Coke was first made from coal near Connellsville in this type oven about 1840. Since 1870 use of coke has been vital to steel making.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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