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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site MA

Lat, Long: 42.46830664, -71.0076953

Designation: National Historic Site

In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened! Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Saugus Iron Works is a twelve-acre National Historic Site that includes working waterwheels, forges, mills, a historic 17th century home, and a lush river basin.

Weather:

New England weather is unpredictable year-round. Monthly averages, in degrees Fahrenheit, are: January: 37 high, 20 low February: 40 high, 23 low March: 47 high, 30 low April: 57 high, 38 low May: 67 high, 48 low June: 76 high, 58 low July: 82 high, 63 low August: 80 high, 62 low September: 73 high, 55 low October: 62 high, 45 low November: 52 high, 37 low December: 42 high, 27 low

Directions:

The park is accessible via Interstate 95 (Walnut St.) and Route 1 (Main St. / Walnut St.). Public transportation options are available through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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Address/Contact:

244 Central St

Saugus, US, 01906

Phone: 781-233-0050

Email: SAMA_Information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Several wooden structures amid green fields and trees under partly cloudy sky and beside river.Approximately 15' by 15' spoked wooden wheel beside river and under blue sky.Rectangular wooden structure between orange deciduous trees and wooden bridge with walkway.