Private company
Thomas Iron Company
United States historic place
The Thomas Iron Company was a major iron-making firm in Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania from its founding in 1854 until its decline and eventual dismantling in the early 20th century. The company was named in honor of its founder, David Thomas, who emigrated to the United States in 1839 to introduce hot blast iron making in the Lehigh Valley, and later embarked on an independent ironmaking venture.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersPhiladelphia1
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The Thomas Iron Company was a major iron-making firm in Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania from its founding in 1854 until its decline and eventual dismantling in the early 20th century. The company was named in honor of its founder, David Thomas, who emigrated to the United States in 1839 to introduce hot blast iron making in the Lehigh Valley, and later embarked on an independent ironmaking venture.2
Timeline
- 1854Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaThomas Iron Company
- WikidataQ7790996
Sources
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- 1WikidataThomas Iron Company on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaThomas Iron Company on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsThomas Iron Company photo by PattiParker, CC BY-SA 3.0