Cornwall
United States · PennsylvaniaUS
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Cornwall Iron Furnace is a designated National Historic Landmark that is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The furnace was a leading Pennsylvania iron producer from 1742 until it was shut down in 1883. The furnaces, support buildings and surrounding community have been preserved as a historical site and museum, providing a glimpse into Lebanon County's industrial past. The site is the only intact charcoal-burning iron blast furnace in its original plantation in the Western Hemisphere. Established by Peter Grubb in 1742, Cornwall Furnace was operated during the American Revolution by his sons Curtis and Peter Jr. who were major arms providers to George Washington. Robert Coleman acquired Cornwall Furnace after the Revolution and became Pennsylvania's first millionaire. Ownership of the furnace and its surroundings was transferred to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1932.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 40.274, -76.406
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 554 m
Overview of Cornwall
Cornwall sits in Pennsylvania, United States and reads as a spot. The activity mix leans towards culture and water sports. It sits at about 554 m above sea level. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Cornwall
Culture in Cornwall
(1)The culture shortlist for Cornwall: Bridges. It is a direct read of Cornwall's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Cornwall
(1)The water sports shortlist for Cornwall: Bodyboard. It is a direct read of Cornwall's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Cornwall
(1)For other activities, expect Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Cornwall.
Getting there & around
Access Cornwall through a larger town in Pennsylvania; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Cornwall that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cornwall known for?
- Cornwall is mainly a destination for culture and water sports, set in Pennsylvania, United States.
- What can you do in Cornwall?
- You can plan around Bridges and Bodyboard in Cornwall. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Cornwall located?
- Administratively, Cornwall sits in Pennsylvania, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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