Eatontown in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Forge
Photographed By R. C., November 5, 2020
1. The Old Forge Marker
The Old Forge was built in 1839 by William Allcor and operated by the Allcor Family until 1920.
Dedicated by the Monmouth Country Historical Association, February 26, 1963.
Erected 1963.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 40° 18.378′ N, 74° 3.411′ W. Marker is in Eatontown, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is on Broad Street (County Route 537) north of White Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in front of the Eatontown Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Broad Street, Eatontown NJ 07724, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eatontown, New Jersey Fire Department and World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eatontown Grist Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of the Bulge Monument (approx. half a mile away); Van Kirk Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dunwoody Park (approx. one mile away); Army Signal Corps World War II Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); September 11 Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Christ Church (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatontown.
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Photographed By R. C., November 5, 2020
2. The Eatontown Historical Museum
The marker is at the right side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2020, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2020, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
