Pompton Lakes in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Doctor's Island
Photographed By Ira Feller, June 6, 2021
1. Doctor's Island Marker
This Mathes Ave. location, known locally as Doctor's Island, is the remains of a dump site from the Ludlum Steel Works, who operated the Pompton Furnace in 1860. The site contains refractory brick fragments used as furnace crucible liners during the late 19th century, as well as coal and ash used as landfill. The crucibles were used in the steel making/melting process. The origin of the name Doctor's Island is unknown.
Declared a local historic landmark in 1995
Erected by Pompton Lakes Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 59.476′ N, 74° 16.936′ W. Marker is in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on Mathes Avenue south of Riverview Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pompton Lakes NJ 07442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pompton Furnace (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schuyler–Colfax (approx. 0.3 miles away); Schuyler Colfax House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Van Ness House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); DeMille Gatehouse
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 21, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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