Flemington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Copper Ore

Photographed by Alan Edelson, July 18, 2010

1. Copper Ore Marker

Inscription. Found here and south towards the area of Copper Hill as early as 1816. Mining craze lasted 50 years, but limited amounts of ore never allowed commercial success.

Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 40° 30.328′ N, 74° 52.059′ W. Marker is in Flemington, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Mine Street just east of Shields Ave., on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flemington NJ 08822, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central 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: Kase Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tuccamirgan Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Woodlot (approx. ¼ mile away); Log Cabin & Ground Hog Kiln (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flemington Railroad Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Raritan Township Vietnam Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stangl Pottery Outlet & Showroom (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flemington.

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Photographed by Alan Edelson, July 18, 2010

2. Copper Ore Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,366 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.