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Oak Grove Furnace is no longer standing. The picture indicates the area believed to be the site of the furnace based
upon the directions given by Sharp & Thomas. I found extensive slag throughout
the field between this site and the road.
First Visited: 3Q 2002
Start of Operation: 1854
Blowout: 1858
Daily Tonnage: ?
Built By: J. Clifford
Stack: ?
Blast: Cold
Type: Charcoal
Take PA 30 to State Route 711 north. Make a left hand turn onto State Route 1017 (heading to Wilpen). Almost
immediately after turning, you will cross a small stream. Park and follow the stream down the field - you will find
the remains of a very old wagon path barely visible in the grass. The entire field is strewn with slag. At the bend of
the stream, you will find the ruins of an old barn - only the corn shed remains standing. This is the reported site of
Oak Grove Furnace.
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