Clay Furnace
First successful use of raw bituminous coal in place of charcoal, 1846; and of unmixed Lake Superior iron ore in 1856. Built 1845 by Vincent & Himrod; named for Henry Clay. Abandoned in 1861. The site is 2 miles away.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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