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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is a historic place in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2018, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000047.

Saugus, Essex County, MassachusettsListed April 20, 2018NRIS #66000047★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site?

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is a National Historic Site about 10 miles northeast of Downtown Boston in Saugus, Massachusetts. It is the site of the first integrated ironworks in North America, founded by John Winthrop the Younger and in operation between 1646 and approximately 1670. It includes the reconstructed blast furnace, forge, rolling mill, shear, slitter and a quarter-ton trip hammer.

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Listing details

Name
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
City
Saugus
County
Essex County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
April 20, 2018
NRIS reference number
66000047
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.46787, -71.00758
When was Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2018.

Where is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site located?

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is located in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.46787, -71.00758. See the map above.

Is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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