West Milford in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Long Pond Ironworks
Historic Village of Hewitt
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
1. The Long Pond Ironworks Marker
Founded in 1766 by Peter Hasenclever, the Long Pond Ironworks was run by a succession of famous ironmasters, including Robert Erskine, Martin J. Ryerson and Abraham S. Hewitt. The Long Pond furnace, forge and supporting village contributed to the war efforts during the American Revolution, The War of 1812 and the Civil War. As at many other iron-producing sites in the Highlands, the furnace operation in the Long Pond ended in the 1880’s when the iron industry’s western migration was complete.
Long Pond was the colonial name for Greenwood Lake, the source of water power for the 18th- and 19th- century iron-smelting complex.
The Long Pond Ironworks Historic District is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Erected by The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks, The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission and The Hackensack Water Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 41° 8.518′ N, 74° 18.696′ W. Marker is in West Milford, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on Greenwood Lake Turnpike (County Route 511) 0.2 miles east of East
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Long House Ruins (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steam Powered Sawmill Remains (approx. 0.2 miles away); Weighing Scale Remains (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Company Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hasenclever Iron Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Furnace (approx. ¼ mile away); The Ringwood Furnaces at Hewitt (approx. ¼ mile away); Water Power (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Milford.
Regarding The Long Pond Ironworks. The site of the old iron works is listed as DMS 41° 08’ 27.55” N 74° 18' 33.22" W
Also see . . .
1. The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks. Website homepage (Submitted on October 8, 2009, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Warwick, New York.)
2. Long Pond Ironworks photo gallery
Photographed By Mary Ellen Coghlan, October 8, 2009
2. The Long Pond Ironworks Marker
Additional commentary.
1. West Milford, NJ
West Milford is one of New Jersey's largest communities covering an area of 80 square miles and situated on the Passaic County, NJ and Orange County, NY State border. West Milford includes the communities of Hewitt and Awosting. It is known for the water recreation afforded by Greenwood Lake.
In 1972 Warner Brothers opened Jungle Habitat adjacent to the West Milford (Nariobi) Airport just west of the Long Pond Ironworks. Although it drew 500,000 visitors in the first year of operation the park closed by 1976. The remoteness of its location most likely added to its demise.
— Submitted October 8, 2009, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Warwick, New York.
Additional keywords. West Milford,New Jersey, Monks Dam
Photographed By Mary Ellen Coghlan, October 8, 2009
3. View of Both Markers
Photographed By Mary Ellen Coghlan, October 8, 2009
4. The Long Pond Ironworks Museum
Photographed By Mary Ellen Coghlan, October 8, 2009
5. The Long Pond Ironworks Entrance
Photographed By Tim Burns
6. The Long Pond Ironworks Marker
Photographed By Tim Burns, July 10, 2017
7. The Long Pond Ironworks Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2010
8. Hewitt Church, Long Pond Ironworks Historic District
Built in 1895. The land was given by Mr. Hewitt and the building itself was constructed by the villagers from funds they raised.
Photographed By Mary Ellen Coghlan, October 8, 2009
9. Local Register of Historic Sites Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2009, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Warwick, New York. This page has been viewed 1,226 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 8, 2009, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Warwick, New York. 6, 7. submitted on July 11, 2017, by Tim Burns of Butler, Morris. 8. submitted on September 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 9. submitted on October 8, 2009, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Warwick, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
