About this property
Laurel Hill Furnace is a historic iron furnace located at St. Clair Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1845, and is a rectangular cut stone furnace with four arches at its base.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75001679. It was listed on April 27, 1975.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Laurel Hill Furnace listed on the National Register?
Laurel Hill Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Laurel Hill Furnace?
Laurel Hill Furnace is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Laurel Hill Furnace?
The period of significance for Laurel Hill Furnace is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1845.
Can I research the history near Laurel Hill Furnace?
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