Catoctin Furnace
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A pre-Industrial Age iron furnace and the site of a nearly-forgotten piece of Black history.

📜 In operation from 1776 to 1903, an iron furnace and industrial village.
🔍 Site of a significant African American cemetery, part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

Why Go

🏭 Explore an early American industrial site
🏛️ Visit the Museum of the Ironworker
🚶 Walk the African-American Cemetery Interpretive Trail
🇺🇸 Learn about Revolutionary War history and enslaved workers

Tips

🅿️ Free parking available.
🐕 Pet-friendly.
👪 Family-friendly.

Cost

💰 Suggested donation of $5.00.

Hours

🕒 Open 10am-2pm on weekends and by appointment.

Last updated 6 days ago

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