Oxford in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oxford Furnace #1
Industrial Historic
District
Site #4
Oxford Furnace #1
Construction started
in 1741, first blast
in 1743, blown out in 1884.
Erected by Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 40° 48.214′ N, 74° 59.855′ W. Marker is in Oxford, New Jersey, in Warren County. Marker is on Washington Avenue near Cinder Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford NJ 07863, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oxford Furnace (here, next to this marker); Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Foundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Shippen Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shippen Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Company Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oxford Furnace Memorial (about 600 feet away); Oxford House / Wall Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
Also see . . .
1. Historic Sites of Warren County. Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission (Submitted on June 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Mines, Metal and Men. A Skylands Trail Of Historical Sites Tells A Remarkable Story About Industry and Invention. (Submitted on July 2, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on July 2, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2009. 5, 6. submitted on June 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 7, 8. submitted on July 2, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.