Farmingdale in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Historic Village at Allaire
New Jersey Historical Commission, October 3, 2026
1. The Historic Village at Allaire Marker
The history of the village at Allaire reflects the social thought, experience, and aspirations of Industrial Era America. Industry started at Allaire with the construction of a sawmill in the 1750s and the addition of a furnace in 1813. James P. Allaire bought the furnace in 1822 and named it Howell Iron Works. The works employed over 300 people, many of whom immigrated to New Jersey from Europe. Employees lived in the company village where their children received free primary education. In 1940, Arthur Brisbane, a Hearst newspaper editor, donated the property to the State of New Jersey.
Erected 2026. (Marker Number 2026.B.02.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 9.481′ N, 74° 7.751′ W. Marker is in Farmingdale, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It can be reached from Atlantic Avenue (County Route 524) 0.7 miles west of West 18th Avenue (County Route 30), on the left when traveling west. Located in Allaire State Park. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Allaire Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allentown Station (about 300 feet away); PRR Watchman’s Shanty (about 300 feet away); Union Newsstand (about 400 feet away); Freneau Station (about 400 feet away); 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty (about 500 feet away); Stone Blocks from the Camden and Amboy Railroad (about 600 feet away).
More about this marker. The marker is located within the Historic Village at Allaire adjacent to the Chapel.
Regarding The Historic Village at Allaire. This marker is part of the New Jersey State Historical Markers Program’s 250th Initiative.
Also see . . .
1. The Historic Village at Allaire. (Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Allaire Village (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by New Jersey Historical Commission of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 4, 2026, by New Jersey Historical Commission of Trenton, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
