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Furnace
Town Historical Site
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Description: Part archaeological site, part
craft village, Furnace Town contains the remains of the
Nassawango Iron Furnace, and early 19th century facility
which smelted iron ore gathered from the nearby bogs.
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Apr
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| Season
In December & January, the grounds and adjacent Nature
Conservancy trail ae open for walking during daylight
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Criteria
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Adult |
Senior |
Groups |
| As of JUL 2007 |
2-18
$2 |
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$4 |
over 60 $3.50 |
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| Special
Fees: Archaeology digs $10 each |
Additional Group Info:
Special Tours & Pricing:
Reservation Contact:
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Site Features: |
| What kind of visit you can have:
Site of village features craftspeople demonstrating 19th
century activities, and the ruins of the furnace
buildings from the 19th century. Once a month
public archaeology digs give you an opportunity to find
out how to do it. |
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Suggested Stay: |
| Period
1828-1850 |
Type of Site
Village |
| Buildings:
Iron furnace ruin, smoke house, blacksmith shop, church,
woodworkers shop, broom house, print shop, museum,
company store |
| Interpreters: |
Craftspeople:
weaver, broom maker, blacksmith, printer |
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| Shopping |
Shop |
Merchandise |
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Company
Store |
Items produced
by craftspeople on site |
410 632-2032 |
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Nature Trail |
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Nearby Attractions:
towns: 11 mi
Girdletree, Pocomoke City, Eden, Fruitland, Salisbury, Stockton
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| Historical |
Description
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Contact
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Address
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Julia Purnell Museum |
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Details are on the way, but in
the meantime, you can find addresses, descriptions, URLs
and more at our sister site,
www.stepintoplaces.com |
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Cultural
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Recreation |
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Address
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Contact |
| Camping/RV |
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| Pocomoke River
State Park |
3461 Worcester
Highway
Snow Hill MD 21863 |
410 632-2566 |
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Bed
& Breakfast
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| Inn on Market Square |
112 North Church Street
Snow Hill MD 21863 |
410 632-0881 |
| Littleton's |
407 2nd Street
Pocomoke City MD 21851 |
410 957-1645 |
| River House Inn |
201 East Market Street
Snow Hill MD 21863 |
410 632-2722 |
| Snow Hill Inn & Restaurant |
104 East Market Street
Snow Hill MD 21863 |
410 632-2102 |
| Hayman House B&B |
30491 Prince William Street
Princess Anne MD 21853 |
410 651-1107 |
| Sign Inn |
3414 Allen Road
Eden MD 21822 |
410 742-7322 |
| Waterloo Country Inn |
118 East Main Street
Salisbury MD 21801 |
410 651-0883 |
| Garden & the Sea B&B |
4188 Nelson Road
New Church VA 23415 |
757 824-0672 |
| Holland House |
5 Bay Street
Berlin MD 21811 |
410 641-1956 |
| Merry Sherwood Plantation |
8909 Worcester Highway
Berlin MD 21811 |
410 641-2112 |
| Hotel/Motel |
Reserve rooms in Salisbury at Expedia |
Click Here For Bookings in Snow Hill |
| Pocomoke Inn |
Route 13 S
Pocomoke City MD 21851 |
410 957-1029 |
| Best Budget Inn |
1804 N Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury MD 21801 |
410 546-2238 |
| Best Western |
1735 N Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury MD 21801 |
410 546-1300 |
| Comfort Inn |
2701 N Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury MD 21801 |
410 543-4666 |
| Days Inn |
1540 Ocean Highway
Pocomoke City MD 21851 |
410 957-3000 |
| Ramada Inn |
300 South Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury MD 21801 |
410 546-4400 |
| Sleep Inn |
406 Punkin Court
Salisbury MD 21804 |
410 572-5516 |
| Super 8 Motel |
2615 N Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury MD 21801 |
410 749-5131 |
| Travelers Budget Inn |
30359 Mount Vernon Road
Princess Anne MD 21853 |
410 651-4075 |
| Washington Hotel Inn |
32 Somerset Avenue
Princess Anne MD 21853 |
410 651-2526 |
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