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The Iron Master’s Mansion

 
 
The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
1. The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker
Inscription. Built by the English company of Allen & Turner about 1700, whose iron works were confiscated in 1778 by order of the Continental Congress. First master of record to occupy it was John Hackett.
 
Erected 1964 by Borough of Andover.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraIndustry & CommerceNotable BuildingsWar, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
 
Location. 40° 59.355′ N, 74° 44.558′ W. Marker is in Andover, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 206) north of Grist Mill Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andover NJ 07821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Iron Works at Andover (a few steps from this marker); Andover Furnace (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lackawanna Cutoff (approx. 0.7 miles away); Thomas Woolverton's Tavern (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site Of Toll Gate (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cat Swamp Hijacking and Murder (approx. 3.3 miles away); U.S.S. Bunker Hill Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); Amity School (approx. 4 miles away).
 
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The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
2. The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker
The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
3. The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker
The Mansion can be seen behind the marker.
The Iron Master’s Mansion image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
4. The Iron Master’s Mansion
The Iron Master’s Mansion image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
5. The Iron Master’s Mansion
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 178 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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