Downtown in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Isaac Harrow’s Plating and Blade Mill

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 27, 2010

1. Isaac Harrow’s Plating and Blade Mill Marker

Marker is located on the grounds of the Old Barracks.

Inscription. Established 1734 on west bank of Petty’s Run near here. Sold to Benjamin Yard in 1745. New Jersey’s first iron works. Manufactured household and farming tools and equipment.

Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.

Location. 40° 13.186′ N, 74° 46.142′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on the grounds of the Old Barracks Museum. In the backyard of the Barracks Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton NJ 08608, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zebulon Pike (a few steps from this marker); General Zebulon Montgomery Pike (a few steps from this marker); Petty's Run (within shouting distance of this marker); Front Street Paper Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); West Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

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Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007

2. Isaac Harrow’s Plating and Blade Mill Marker

Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007

3. Isaac Harrow’s Plating and Blade Mill Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 27, 2010

4. Isaac Harrow’s Plating and Blade Mill Marker

The dome of the New Jersey State State House can be seen in the background of this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.