National Historic Site · Massachusetts, United States
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is a national historic site in Massachusetts, United States, covering 8.5 acres (3.4 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 8.5 acres (3.4 ha) |
| Coordinates | 42.4678° N, 71.0089° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is a National Historic Site about 10 miles (16 kilometers) 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. The facility is powered by seven large waterwheels, some of which are rigged to work in tandem with huge wooden gears connecting them.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 7.3 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 55.6 miles away
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 88.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site?
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is in Massachusetts, United States (42.4678° N, 71.0089° W).
How big is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site?
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site covers 8.5 acres (3.4 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saugus_Iron_Works_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/sair/ — Official park page.