Vaughan
Last checked: Oct 24, 2026
The full answer: Is Vaughan Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Hebron, IL
Headquarters
Hebron, IL
Founded
1869
Products Verified
13 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
The brand's website says it makes its products in the USA
Manufacturing History
Long record of US manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No imported lines on record
Verification Notes
Hammers, pry bars, and hand tools manufactured in Hebron, Illinois since 1869. One of the oldest tool manufacturers in America.
Brand evidence is re-checked on a rolling cycle
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Manufacturing Profile
Vaughan manufactures at its factory in Hebron, IL. Founded in 1869, 157 years ago. The 13 Vaughan listings here sit in tools & hardware.
Verification tier
94% average
High: strong brand evidence, usually with product-level origin statements
Factory evidence
Specific city
Hebron, IL
Catalog breadth
13 products
1 category
How we verified Vaughan
Most recent check: Oct 24, 2026
From the brand's website
“…is known around the world for its assortment of exceptional American-made hand tools, which includes hammers, pry bars and more.”
vaughanmfg.com · checked Oct 11, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 13 of the 13 Vaughan products on this page (most recently Oct 24, 2026). 12 of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Assembled in the USA” on Vaughan 999 Series Fiberglass Handle Framer Hammer
- “Assembled in the USA” on Vaughan Steel Eagle Curved Claw Hammer 22oz
- “Assembled in the USA” on Vaughan Soft Face Hammer 12oz
Ongoing monitoring
Under review. A source reports a possible change we are still confirming:
“In 2024, MARSHALLTOWN purchased all assets of VAUGHAN & BUSHNELL Manufacturing Co.”
marshalltown.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
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Vaughan was founded in 1869 and makes the products listed here in Hebron, IL. The site lists 13 verified American-made Vaughan products.
Five generations, then a sale in 2024
Vaughan & Bushnell began business in 1869 and was run by five generations of the Vaughan family. For most of that time its tools came from Hebron, Illinois.
In 2024 MARSHALLTOWN bought all of Vaughan & Bushnell's assets. The old vaughanmfg.com site now forwards to marshalltown.com. MARSHALLTOWN says it runs five Midwest facilities, but it does not say which one makes Vaughan tools today, so we cannot confirm the Hebron plant is still in use.
What "Global Materials" means here
MARSHALLTOWN's pages for the Steel Eagle hammers, SuperBar, Mini-Bar, HookBar and Bear Claw bars all read "Made in the USA with Global Materials." It describes the Steel Eagle heads as "American forged high carbon steel."
That applies to the framing and claw hammers, the 999 fiberglass framer and soft face hammer, and the pry bars and nail pullers. The tools are made in this country, but some of what goes into them comes from abroad, and the company does not say which parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vaughan made in the USA?
Yes, for the 13 products listed here. Vaughan manufactures in Hebron, IL. Vaughan hammers and pry bars, including the Steel Eagle, California Framer, SuperBar and Bear Claw, are made in the USA with global materials. MARSHALLTOWN has owned the brand since 2024.
Where is Vaughan manufactured?
Vaughan is headquartered in Hebron, IL. Manufacturing takes place in Hebron, IL.
What Vaughan products can I buy?
The site lists 13 Vaughan products in Tools & Hardware. Each one links to a store that sells it.
When was Vaughan founded?
Vaughan was founded in 1869. Vaughan hammers and pry bars, including the Steel Eagle, California Framer, SuperBar and Bear Claw, are made in the USA with global materials. MARSHALLTOWN has owned the brand since 2024.
Where can I buy Vaughan products?
Every Vaughan product listed here links to a store that sells it, either a large online retailer or the brand's own shop.