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Cobblestone Gillette-Henion Blacksmith/Cooperage

Historic Site #:07-069   (Gone)   Type: D1,H1 Town:Marion
Site Name:Cobblestone Gillette-Henion Blacksmith/CooperageGPS Coordinates:43.141447, -77.190411
Address:3736 South Main St
Description:
Previously located in what was the Seneca Foods parking lot off South Main St. just south of the intersection with mill St. the Henion Blacksmith shop and Cooperage made a wide variety of barrels for apple/vinegar storage and transportation.

 
Pictured In wagon Wes Mosher, standing Will Henion, in white Washington HathawayView from Mill St. side. CD2019
 
Historic narrative:
William Henion was a fourth generation highly skilled blacksmith and inventor and was well respected in this town and the surrounding areas.


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