Durham Furnace
Inscription
Built 1727. Original site at Durham. In blast until 1789, it made cannon and shot in the colonial wars and Revolution. One-time owners included James Logan and George Taylor.
Location
AddressPA 212 where 2 Durham Rds. intersect opposite Mine Hill Rd., Durham
CityDurham
CountyBucks
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.573970, -75.224700
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