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Tag: Iron

Building on the Past

Archaeological excavations conducted in 2009 and 2010 by Heberling Associates, Inc., unearthed the foundations of the Valentine iron ore washing plant, which operated from 1887-1898. Also found were pieces of machinery and the tools used by the men who worked there.

Posted in Centre County History, Iron Making in Centre County, Past Exhibitions | Tagged Valentine, Archaeology, Benner Commerce Park, Bellefonte, Rockview, Benner, Iron

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