Poole Forge
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Poole Forge, at 1936, 1938, 1940 and 1942 Main St., Caernarvon Township, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 29, 1993. It was among the first 6 of Caernarvon Township’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and industry, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 314 other Pennsylvania listings. The district takes in 5 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Iron and Steel Resources of Pennsylvania MPS. The listing covers 23 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 210 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
1936, 1938, 1940 and 1942 Main St., Caernarvon Township, Caernarvon Township · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Poole ForgeStart here
- 2
Weaver's Mill Covered BridgeBurr Truss · next door
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Poole Forge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Poole Forge
Is Poole Forge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 29, 1993 (Register number 93000351).
Is Poole Forge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ephrata Cloister, 11.8 miles away.
Can you visit Poole Forge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Poole Forge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 210 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71993255 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.