Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
Facts and practical information
The Scranton Iron Furnaces is a historic site that preserves the heritage of iron making in the U.S. State of Pennsylvania and is located in Scranton, near the Steamtown National Historic Site. It protects the remains of four stone blast furnaces which were built between 1848 and 1857. Iron production on the site was started by Scranton, Grant & Company in 1840. Later, the furnaces were operated by the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company. In 1847, iron rails for the Erie Railroad were made at the site. In 1865, Scranton, Grant & Company had the largest iron production capacity in the United States. In 1875, steel production started at the site. In 1880, the furnaces produced 125,000 tons of pig iron, one of the main uses of which was in the making of t-rails. The plant was closed in 1902, when production was shifted to Lackawanna, New York. ()
Scranton Iron Furnaces – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: The Marketplace at Steamtown, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Electric City Trolley Museum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Scranton Iron Furnaces by public transport?
Bus
- Lackawanna Transit Center & Martz Trailways Bus Terminal (17 min walk)
- FlixBus Scranton • Lines: 2686 (22 min walk)