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Hematitic Iron Ore, from Centre County Penna. Furgusan [Ferguson] Tow[nshi]p used at Tussey Furnace

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

May 10, 1810

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 50

Notes:

This specimen was hematite.

"Tussey Furnace . . . was located near the headwaters of Slab Cabin Run in what is now Pine Grove Mills. While the furnace had a short industrial life, Slab Cabin Run provided the waterpower for a series of gristmills to serve the area’s agricultural needs and gave the community its “mills” label." / https://www.centrehistory.org/centre-county-furnaces/