Picatinny Arsenal in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Middle Forge

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

1. Restored Middle Forge Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Forge and tools used at Middle Forge located at Picatinny Lake Outlet 1749 to 1880

Erected 1954 by U.S. Army.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 40° 56.418′ N, 74° 33.912′ W. Marker is in Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Farley Avenue and Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Avenue. Historical Marker located on Federal property. Visitor Pass required from person of contact at Picatinny Arsenal to view historic marker(s). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Picatinny Arsenal NJ 07806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historical Exhibit (a few steps from this marker); Administration and Research Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); M119 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); M153 - Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (within shouting

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distance of this marker); M1A1 Pack Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Lightweight 155mm Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); M198 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Picatinny Arsenal.

Middle Forge Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Huggan

2. Middle Forge Monument

Middle Forge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Huggan, October 23, 2008

3. Middle Forge Marker

Photographed By Jason Huggan

4. Middle Forge Marker

Photographed By Jason Huggan

5. Middle Forge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2009, by Jason Huggan of Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,081 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 18, 2009, by Jason Huggan of Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.