Ho Ho Kus in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rosencrantz Cotton Mills
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. Rosencrantz Cotton Mills Marker
From the time that Elijah Rosencrantz bought the Hermitage in 1807 to the Civil War, mills on the nearby Hohokus Brook behind the building provided an income for the Rosencrantz family. This photograph (circa 1890) shows millworkers posing in front of one of the cotton mills.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 41° 0.402′ N, 74° 7.061′ W. Marker is in Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker can be reached from North Franklin Turnpike (County Route 507) near 335 North Franklin Turnpike, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the Hermitage, south of the main house. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ho Ho Kus NJ 07423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victorian Tea Party (a few steps from this marker); Theodosia Bartow Prevost (a few steps from this marker); The Rosencrantz Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Bricks” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hermitage (within shouting distance of this marker); Front Entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Leisure Activities (within shouting distance of this marker); Well-House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ho Ho Kus.
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More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains the 1890 photograph of millworkers mentioned in the test.
Also see . . . The Hermitage. Museum website entry (Submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Rosencrantz Cotton Mills Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Markers at the Hermitage
Several markers are found at the Hermitage. The Rosencrantz Cotton Mills marker can be seen on the left in the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. The Hermitage
The Rosencrantz Cotton Mills were located behind this house, a National Historic Landmark.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
