Weymouth in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Atlantic County's Park at Weymouth Furnace
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 1, 2013
1. Welcome to Atlantic County's Park at Weymouth Furnace Marker
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Welcome to Atlantic County's Park at Weymouth Furnace. . Welcome to Atlantic County’s Park at Weymouth Furnace which was developed around the remains of an early 1800’s iron furnace. These remains are an important link to Atlantic County’s rich history. This furnace turned out iron pipe and utilitarian pieces but was called to duty to make weaponry for the War o 1812, giving it national historical significance. A paper mill was operated at this site from the late 1860’s until 1887. Signage to help visitors interpret the history of his site is under development. It is important that we protect images of the past such as the Weymouth Furnace, so that they remain to be studied and enjoyed by future Atlantic County residents and visitors. No one is authorized to remove any piece or particle from this site. Atlantic County Code Section 97-15: No person shall damage, tamper with or remove any property, equipment or facilities owned, used by or under the jurisdiction of the County. Penalty: $500 fine and/or 90 days imprisonment.
Welcome to Atlantic County’s Park at Weymouth Furnace which was developed around the remains of an early 1800’s iron furnace. These remains are an important link to Atlantic County’s rich history. This furnace turned out iron pipe and utilitarian pieces but was called to duty to make weaponry for the War o 1812, giving it national historical significance. A paper mill was operated at this site from the late 1860’s until 1887. Signage to help visitors interpret the history of his site is under development. It is important that we protect images of the past such as the Weymouth Furnace, so that they remain to be studied and enjoyed by future Atlantic County residents and visitors. No one is authorized to remove any piece or particle from this site.
Atlantic County Code Section 97-15: No person shall damage, tamper with or remove any property, equipment or facilities owned, used by or under the jurisdiction of the County. Penalty: $500 fine and/or 90 days imprisonment.
Erected by Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 31.05′ N, 74° 46.752′ W. Marker is in Weymouth, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker
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is on Weymouth Road, 0.3 miles Black Horse Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mays Landing NJ 08330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Atlantic County's Park at Weymouth Furnace Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 1, 2013
3. Atlantic County's Park at Weymouth Furnace Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 1, 2013
4. Atlantic County's Park at Weymouth Furnace Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
