Stanhope in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stanhope, NJ
Photographed By Cheryl (Rome) Thom, April 25, 2008
1. Stanhope, NJ Marker
Stanhope was a major port of commerce on the Morris Canal in Sussex County, enabling the expansion of the ironworks industry. The Morris Canal, a man-made engineering achievement, operated 1831-1924, and linked the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, primarily transporting anthracite coal to fuel New Jersey industries. The availability of this coal led the Sussex Iron Company to construct in Stanhope the first iron blast furnace of its type in the United States.Erected 2007 by Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Sussex County Historic Marker Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Morris Canal, and the New Jersey, Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders series lists.
Location. 40° 54.155′ N, 74° 42.527′ W. Marker is in Stanhope, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and County Route
Photographed By Cheryl (Rome) Thom, April 25, 2008
2. Stanhope, NJ Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Church In The Glen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Musconetcong (approx. Ό mile away); Morris & Essex Line Netcong Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hugh Allen Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lake Hopatcong Station (approx. 2.2 miles away); Budd Lake Community (approx. 2½ miles away); Morris Canal Lock Tender's House (approx. 2½ miles away); The Morris Canal Inclined Planes (approx. 2½ miles away).
Photographed By Cheryl (Rome) Thom, May 28, 2010
3. Historic "Morris Canal"
Photographed By Cheryl (Rome) Thom, May 28, 2010
4. Historic Bell's Mansion - Stanhope, NJ
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
