Oxford in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oxford Furnace #1
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 23, 2009
1. Oxford Furnace #1 Marker
Industrial Historic
District
Site #4
Oxford Furnace #1
Construction started
in 1741, first blast
in 1743, blown out in 1884.
Erected by Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 40° 48.214′ N, 74° 59.855′ W. Marker is in Oxford, New Jersey, in Warren County. It is on Washington Avenue near Cinder Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford NJ 07863, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oxford Furnace (here, next to this marker); Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Foundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Shippen Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shippen Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Company Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oxford Furnace Memorial (about 600 feet away); Oxford House / Wall Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Historic Sites of Warren County. Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission (Submitted on June 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Mines, Metal and Men. A Skylands Trail Of Historical Sites Tells A Remarkable Story About Industry and Invention. (Submitted on July 2, 2009.)
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 23, 2009
2. Oxford Furnace #1 Marker and Ruins
3. Oxford Furnace
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS NJ,21-OXFO,1-
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HABS NJ,21-OXFO,1-
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Photographed by R. Merritt Lacey, Photographer, October 14, 1936
4. Engine House - East and South Elevations
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS NJ,21-OXFO,1-
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HABS NJ,21-OXFO,1-
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Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 23, 2009
5. Oxford Furnace #1
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 23, 2009
6. Oxford Furnace #1
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 23, 2009
7. Historic Oxford
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 23, 2009
8. A Mines, Metals & Men Site
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,174 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on July 2, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2009. 5, 6. submitted on June 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 7, 8. submitted on July 2, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
