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(1788-1867)
Anthracite pioneer. He developed slope method for mining below water table, 1835. His Pottsville Furnace was the first successful smelter of anthracite iron, 1839-40. His home, built 1830-35, was first of the mansions to line Mahantongo St.Details
| HM Number | HM1AOS |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 1996 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at 4:02pm PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 398553 N 4504107 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 40.68161667, -76.20046667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 40.897', W 76° 12.028' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 40' 53.82" N, 76° 12' 1.68" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 570, 610 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 807-899 Mahantongo St, Pottsville PA 17901, US |
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