Picatinny Arsenal in Dover in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Middle Forge
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018
1. Restored Middle Forge Marker
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 Dover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Picatinny Arsenal. It 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: Dover NJ 07801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: 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 distance of this marker); M1A1 Pack Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Lightweight 155mm Howitzer
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Photographed by Jason Huggan
2. Middle Forge Monument
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 1,532 times since then and 35 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.
