Franklin in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Samuel Fowler
(1779 - 1844)
Erected 2004 by Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Sussex County Historic Marker Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 41° 7.33′ N, 74° 35.772′ W. Marker is in Franklin, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is on North Church Road (County Route 631) just east of Davis Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin NJ 07416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Franklin School (approx. ¾ mile away); Franklin Furnace (approx. 0.9 miles away); Joseph Sharp's Iron Works (approx. 1.9 miles away); George Washington Encampment (approx. 2 miles away); The Sterling Mine (approx. 2.6 miles away); Old Schoolhouse and Firehouse Museum (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Works of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Concentrating Company (approx. 4.3 miles away); Snufftown - Stockholm (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,308 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 14, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on May 13, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture of Fowler's Mill and Home sites, if still standing. • Can you help?