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History of the Area |
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Adjacent to the park was the site of the Mont Alto Iron Furnace. Daniel and Samuel Hughes built the furnace in 1807. Originally, it was 31 feet high, 8 feet wide at the boshes and produced 2-3 tons of iron a day.
George Weistling purchased the furnace and associated holdings in 1864. Weistling started the Mont Alto Iron Company, which was responsible for many changes in the area. The Mont Alto Railroad was also completed and connected with the Cumberland County Railroad, 3.5 miles northeast of Chambersburg. Railroad trains brought visitors to the attractive mountain setting. In 1875, the ?Magnificent Summer Resort,? Mont Alto Park, was opened and soon became a very popular recreational area. The area was acquired by the Commonwealth on May 1, 1902, and became the first ?state forest park.? |
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Area Accommodations |
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Gracious accommodations and in-town convenience are the perfect combination for your stay in Gettysbug. 1898 brick Victorian in historic district. Walk to battlefield, restaurants, shops. |
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Date of last update **/**/** Mont Alto State Park. SITE IDENTIFICATION. Site Name Mont Alto State Park Site Location Route 233, l mile North of Route 997 County Franklin Municipality... | |
... busy day, Memorial Lake provides it all in a quiet setting. Mont Alto State Park Once the site of an old iron furnace, Mont Alto State Park is the oldest state park in Pennsylvania. Picnicking is a ... |
Area Attractions |
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For more information on regional attractions, contact Pennsylvania?s Capital Region Vacation Bureau, 800-995-0969.
Adjacent to the park is the Mont Alto Campus of the Pennsylvania State University. At the Campus Chapel, the famed abolitionist John Brown taught Sunday school while living in Chambersburg and planning his raid on the Harpers Ferry Arsenal.
Michaux State Forest This 83,949-acre forest features hunting, fishing and general outdoor recreation. The 611-acre Meeting of the Pines State Forest Natural Area is just north of the park in the Michaux State Forest. Northern and southern species of pine grow in this area, including table mountain pine, pitch pine, short-leaf pine, white pine and Virginia pine. 717-352-2211 |
Area Campgrounds | | KOA Campgrounds
20 Knox Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 642-5713
| Granite Hill Campground
3340 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 642-8749
| Drummer Boy Camping Resort
1300 Hanover Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-3277
| Round Top Campground LLP
180 Knight Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-9565
| Artillery Ridge Camping Resort
610 Taneytown Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-1288
| Gettysburg Battlefield Resort
1960 Emmitsburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 337-3363
| Conewago Campground
1507 Narrows Rd
Biglerville, PA
(717) 677-8958
| Camp Louise
24959 Pen Mar Rd
Cascade, MD
(301) 241-4262
| Twin Bridge Meadow Campground
1345 Twin Bridge Rd
Chambersburg, PA
(717) 369-2216
| Gettysburg Campground
2030 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-3304
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club Inc
3725 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA
(717) 369-3966
| Rouzerville Fish & Game
11721 Woodhaven Rd
Waynesboro, PA
(717) 762-5098
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | S & M Hunting Lodge Inc
3243 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 624-8328
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