The Caledonia Iron Works, located on South Mountain was owned by Congressman Thaddeus Stevens from 1837 until the 1860s. The Iron Works were burned by Confederate Major-General Jubal Early in 1863.
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Thaddeus Stevens Society
Caledonia State Park
Thaddeus Stevens’ Iron Works Part 1
In today’s post, Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Dave Weaver introduced us to Caledonia State Park and Thaddeus Stevens Society President Ross Hetrick shows us the Blacksmith Shop.
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Thaddeus Stevens’ Iron Works Part 2
In today’s post, Dave Weaver shows us the rebuilt furnace, the location of the water wheel to power the bellows, and the mill race.
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