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# Blacksmith Philip Simmons
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/craft-in-america/extras/blacksmith-philip-simmons-1irsay/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:52:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T19:35:06.000Z
- Description: Meet renowned blacksmith Philip Simmons featured in the ORIGINS episode
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Craft in America, #ZZZ_Show_c673246a-8c90-499d-980f-62d4618ea1b8, #geo-us, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_b0c6a102-c85b-4a7a-a4ab-d2c143a15a01, #extra

Philip Simmons (1912-2009) was a renowned blacksmith in Charleston, SC. At the age of 13, he dropped out of school and started his apprenticeship as an iron worker with Charleston native, Peter Simmons (no relation). Although his work ranges from ornamental fences, stair rails to window grills, he was most famous for his gates that contain elaborate designs of animals and trees.