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LANDMARKS OF COLONIAL TIMES ALONG HISTORIC FURNACE RUN
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I'pper left—Original charcoal 'shed nt Elizabeth Furnace.
I'pper right—Original Stiegel homestead at Elizabeth Furnace.
Lower—One of original stone huts or cottages near South bank of race
it Elizabeth Furnace.
Henry William Stiegel Built
Power Race and Furnaces t§
Make Cannon For Army
Events That Thrilled Hearts of Patriots in Revolutionary
War Period Recalled by Ruins of Old
Iron Works
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By A. L. Campbell
Hidden among the tall, stately trees
that tower abovr the banks of the
historic Furnace Run, along the south
ern slope of the South mountains, which
form the boundary line between Lan
caster and Lebanon counties, is an old
stone mansion that has had a unique
place in the early history of Pennsyl
vania. This building is one of the
landmarks of the Colonial period, and,
with its surroundings, recalls events
which, in that early time thrilled the
hearts of the American patriots. The
building Is still in an excellent state of
preservation and is owned by the Cole
man heirs. It is located about a mile
north of the village of Brickerville, In
Lancaster county, near tlie site whero
once 'jtood the historic Elizabeth fur
nace, which was owned and operated by
llenry William Stiegel. This man was
an eccentric German character who fig
ured conspicuously in the early history
of the State, as an ironmaster, glass
manufacturer and philanthropist.
Around this famous old building may
still be seen ruins of that period, which
give mute evidence of the exciting
scenes that transpired in that section
during the Revolutionary War, and
which to this day is still a point of in
terest to historians.
The part taken by German settlers
forms one of the most interesting
chapters in the early history of Penn
sylvania, and is closely interwoven <
with all the movements that have con
tributed to the wealth, the develop
ment of agriculture and the vast in
dustrial growth that have given this ;
commonwealth such a prominent place
among the States of the Union. The i
industry, thrift and frugal habits of
these early settlers were important
factors in laying the foundation of the :
sound economic conditions that, in later'
years, resulted in the development of ;
its agricultural, mineral and indus
trial resources.
Seeking relief from the religious per
secution and intolerance that prevailed
in their native land, many of these
sturdy people found an asylum in the i
wilds of America, and, following the
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example of the early Pietists, who ror'|
the same reasons liaa preceded them >
to America, they settled in the province
founded by William Penn, where they
enjoyed freedom of worship and were
unmolested in the pursuit of their re
ligious ceremonies.
Among those who came to America
about the middle of the eighteenth cen
tury were, some whose object was to
seek fame and fortune In the New
World, and who. attracted by the allur
ing prospects of wealth, hnd crossed
the ocean to begin the struggle in the
pursuit of their long-cherished desires.
included in this number was Henry
William Stiegel, a young German,
whose home was near Manheim, Ger
many, and who seems to have been in
possession of some wealth, although
little is known of his family connec
tions. Soon after his arrival In Phil
adelphia, Stiegel formed associations
which later placed him in a position to
accomplish his desire to engage in
manufacturing enterprises, and he soon
became a leader in a number of indus
trial operations. That he succeeded,
his subsequent career shows, although
ln the midst of his prosperity, he was
destined to meet with serious reverses
which finally reduced him to poverty,
and caused his imprisonment for debt.
Friends, however, secured his release,
but he was compelled to earn a meagre
livelihood by serving as a tutor In
private families. Broken-hearted and
deserted among the people whom he
had befriended in his prosperity, and
unrewarded by the Government which
he had faithfully served in the strug
gle for Independence in the Revolu
tionary War, he quietly passed away
and was soon forgotten.
It is this part of Stiegel's career that
forms an interesting chapter in Penn
sylvania's early history, in which he
had risen to a place of prominence
as a prompter of industrial enterprises,
and also as a teachev, preacher and
philanthropist.
His principal achievements were the
founding of the town of Manheim, in
Lancaster county, the erection of a
mansion and furnace at Elizabeth, near
Brickervllle, the operation of the first
successful gloss factory In America, at
Manheim, and the erection and dona
tion of a church and land to the Lu
theran congregation, which ho or
ganized at the same place, all of which
gave rise to the celebration of the
beautiful poetic ceremony, now known
as the "Feast of Roses," which is an
nually observed by the same .church
on the second Sunday in June of each
year, in commemoration of his dis
tinguished career, and a novel pro
vision in the conveyance, stipulating,
that an annual rental of one red rose
should be paid each year in the month
™ Q „ une ' , w ' len legally demanded. This
twice demanded during
lifetime, but about twenty
iaKO the ceremony was re
a now celebrated each year,
scendants° 8e Paid to on ® ot hls de "
rnlm/'lU' » of Stiegel's career and the
that attaches to this phase of
thu, work have been recounted as
s been observed, but his
sfrni.il a 'l a participant in the great
'■} which the Colonies were
#, that time, to free thern
h««i ifu° m British tyranny, has never
fh! i! ' although mute evidences of
»i.o , a which he performed to aid
»ho 'government, ana his service to
Continental l Army, that still re-
m ark his career in that trying
annfu, as , ol }® worthy of a place in the
SJL. f , lhe country's history. His
Tt-Hrtif. w< J rk of sacritlce and devotion
i undying praise and the
Amlti."? remembrance of all patriotic
American citizens.
General Washington was
retire with his army into New
r'lnft/' r if tfle reverses in the vl-1
mPi»X "I Ne w York, in order that he
ini? » n V>uM 6 British from march
~?jF_j g ainßt Philadelphia, and after
ossed the Delaware into Penn
i Continental Army was in
i!S. h / ondltlon ' Many of the pa-
Lt-iL hail no shoes and left blood-
£ a „,?!? footprints on the frozen
U was a tl,ne of deep de-
Wfy and many people of wealth
Th I?i.,V . n . ce w : rnt oy er to the enemy.
«7h«» « a^J. 01 ? bc camo desperate, and,
Christmas night, in 1776, in a
\vLV. ' g . st °rni of sleet and drifting ice,
f..n n?5 to " crossed the Delaware and
the Hessians at Trenton, and
f captured one thousand prisoners, tliere
>? y j The fires of patriotism
'alarmed and the British became
till' this trying period, when
i"f. "r'ti/h commanders, incensed by
IJ?«i c , efat > continued to press the war
f ro .'!. s y ., and started in hot
fh/? tiL J V? e "tt'e American army,
that tlie ( ontinental Congress began to
make urgent demands for more sup
«?* a .l d ammunition. It was in this
oTtv on}? Stiegel displayed his loy
«?°Pi ted ,lis share to the
success of the patriots' cause. Some
A,rJIYL£ annon anrt ball used by the
SfiL Ji? ? ar, ">; had been furnished by
Fllt?hi/h his furnace and forges at
'*/'l ab ®th, and these were being oper
nmniiinnu their capacity. But more
were needed and a
«w" waH nia <se on Stiegel to in
a tvilllno- This ho expressed
v!. rt ?' but sent word to Con-
Ki, i. o ®' l !^' o the lack of labor
nXJ?,. »<.u e m 'f ht increase the water
fori- with which his furnace and
ihi! . n e operated, he would be un
comply with the request, unless
mmh» t e sent to hlm ln sufficient
number to carry out his plans.
Stiegel possessed skill as an engl
hpeLrt" i anticipating these demands,
lie inni/i i a y dev ised plans whereby
he could increase the water power at
his furnace and forges, when he re-
H e i«'si» n WOr f that at least one hundred
Hessian prisoners, captured bv Wasli
.at the Battle of Trenton, would
be sent to him to be used as laborers
to complete his work. laoorers
♦oP e „i:. 0 - U "e ironmaster was quick to
take ad\ antage of this help, and, start
a t"" 6 away from the furnace,
along the eastern slope of the Soutli
mountains, where, through a deep ra
«nne*£ioWl? the Segloch Run. he {£.
gan the excavation of a* race that was
to carry the water from tlis llTue
stream, as it flowed to the southern
slope of the Black Oak Ridge? west
ward to I-urnace Run, from which his
supply was obtained. It was a £
gantic task as the ruins of {he race
show, but Stiegel set the Hessians ?o
T ,^ T h a . remarkably short time
lie had formed a connection with the'
stream at his furnace, which gave htm
an abundance of water and enabled
him to Increase the output and suppW
larger quantities of ammunition to the
patriot army. This was regarded as a
great achievement at that time and hi?
efforts-in thus aiding the Revolution
ary cat.se were commended by the
Continental Congress. y
Thenceforth, until the close of »i,„
war, Elizabeth furnace, with its
forges, fine mansion, and the senro ™
more of stone huts that dotted the
[mountain side, became an important
Industrial center. It was a -bu?y nlace
Teams crossed the South mountains
and conveyed the ore from the m?n»»
around Cornwall, and the surrounding
hills resounded with the clatter of th?
woodchoppers as they felled the trees
nearbv aEK Dav t n < f,e t |. m, r r to tfl * ovens
nearo>. Day after day untensils of I
war were started on the way to the 1
army around Philadelphia. The Hes
sians had served a good nurnA;L „„.i
their hire was being turned to the ad-1
vantage of the men against whom they 1 1
had been engaged to tight y
Although nearly a century and a
half have passed since these scenes
around Elizabeth furnace were enact- 1
ed, there still rtemaln evidences of 1 i
Importance as a center of lndustrv In
the Revolutionary period.
nal charcoal shed erected by Stiegel
and a few of the stone huts in wiifc"! i
some of the Hessian prisoners were i
housed, still remain, fhe stone
age house and the quaint mansion 1
?hat the U T»t P t raCt L calls : unchanged, save 1
that the latter has been slightly a i- .
tered and the interior remodeled. The
mansion Is owned by the Coleman '
heirs and one room which was used by i
the first Robert Coleman, still contains I
the original furniture. This room was
used by General Washington In 17?" !
when he visited the furnace. The an- i
nex in the rear was then used as a l
dining hall, and farther back is the 1
one-story stone building, which was ,
used to stable the horses and mules, i
a . ♦y « 11,l 1, ,n years, was con- <
verted ®- distillery. Its present |
use Is mostly for purposes. i
Ruins of a portion of the race are ,
visible near the charcoal shed, and the
small stone house Is one of the orlgi- i
™ stands on the south side ]
of the Segloch Race, and. while tills i
channel may still he traversed Us en- ,
tire length. 11 has long 1 since been cov- 1
ered with a growth of hush and trees .
That its construction was a difficult l
piece of work may he seen at some ,
places along Its route, where excava- ,
tions were hewn out of solid rock, and r
these spots remain unchanged. Con- <
sidering the disadvantages which had !
to bo overeomo and tile lack of ma- i
chlnery and tools, the ruins of the race i
show that the work was skillfully t
planned and constructed. .
Elizabeth furnace was in operation {
as late as 1556, about which time it i
was abandoned and torn down. Mttlo i
has since been done in clearing away (
the debris, so that Its exact site may
be easily determined by the heaps of
charcoal, Iron and stones that lie there
Stlegel's control of this plant did
not continue throughout the war, and
ln the crises that followed In the pro
gress of that great conflict, the fur- *
nace passed out of ills hands, and tills I
oncu wealthy Ironmaster and friend £
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| of the Government, became a homeless
and friendless wanderer among the
people over whom he had exercised
almost absolutely authority and con
trol.
In a few years he began to meet
with serious reverses due, it Is said,
to the precarious financial conditions
that then exlstod. and he was finally
seized for debt and imprisoned in
Philadelphia. A few friends recogniz
ing his services, Interceded with the
Assembly and that body was Induced
to pass an Act of Pardon by which
he was released. He Immediately re-
I turned to the scene of his former la
bors and made a desperate effort to re
cover his losses, but In this he failed
and during the remaining years of his
life, until about 1785, he went about
from place to place as a private tutor
among the families of some of his
former employes, and in that way
eked out a meagre existence. Stiegel
had at all times adhered strongly to
his religious devotions and in his
esrlior life had frequently preached to
his employes. These convictions ho
never relinquished, and when, at last,
he was stricken by death his body
was laid to rest in the Lutheran Cem
etery at Brickervllle beside that of
his wife, who had long before pre
ceded him in death, and for whom he
had named the furnace of which he
was proprietor. Thus ended the career
of the notable young German, whose
memory is still honored by the congre
gation which he formed. It Is an an
nual custom to observe those events
ln a ceremonial way, when a rose Is
placed 011 his grave and one presented
to his lineal descendants, as he had
provided should be done, In recognition
of the church and land which he had
given the congregation, and as a last
ing tribute to his devotion to the cause
of the Christian religion.
, A. L. CAMPBELL
Columbia, Pa.
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