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The Mary Ann Furnace

As you browse through the gift shop you can't help but notice the museum in back.  Codorus State Park visitors, community locals and members of the Friends Group were lucky enough to discover the history of the Mary Ann Furnace.  The Historical Committee, which is made up of members of FOCSP, have uncovered a proud connection  between the Mary Ann Furnace and Pennsylvania's history that dates back to the 1700's.  History including names like George Washington, Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross, and  her uncle, George Ross ( a signer of the Declaration of Independence); places & events including York, and the battle of Trenton.  A descendant of William Thompson is in the process on writing a book about the furnace and the remarkable connection the furnace, Codorus State Park, and Hanover have with American history.

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             (note the date on the bottom of the stove plate)             This is an original stove plate made at the Mary Ann Furnace.

  Notice the detail in the design.

  In this picture, you can see the general layout of an iron furnace                          

                  and the operations involved.