About this property
Ross Furnace is a historic iron furnace located at Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1842, and is a stone structure measuring 25 feet square at the base and 30 feet high. It has a triangular work arch and Roman blast arch.
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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 91001142. It was listed on September 5, 1991.
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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 Ross Furnace listed on the National Register?
Ross Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Ross Furnace?
Ross Furnace is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ross Furnace?
The period of significance for Ross Furnace is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1842.
Can I research the history near Ross Furnace?
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