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Ironton Swimming Pool historical marker

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The Ironton Municipal Swimming Pool was constructed in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration, photo taken 1937-1943 Established in 1849 by John Campbell, Ironton was placed along the Ohio River to expedite transport of the area's rich iron-ore reserves. The Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad opened in 1851 and is one of the earliest rail lines to operate in the state. In 1833 the first hot blast furnace in America was built nearby, now owned by U. S. Forest Service as Vesuvius Federal Recreation Area and Lake. Until 1890 Ironton was among the predominant producers of iron in the world. Ironton has also been credited as being part of the Underground Railroad. Campbell and other prominent citizens helped hide slaves in their homes. Flooding devastated the city in 1917 and again 20 years later.
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  1. Community
  2. Iron Industry
  3. Railroad
  4. Recreation
  5. Swimming
  6. Works Progress Administration

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