Whippany in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Iron Works
Circa - 1710
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 2, 2010
1. The Old Iron Works Marker
iron forge in Morris
county. Operated by John
Ford and John Budd on
the bank of the Whippany
River.
Erected 1976 by Morris County Heritage Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list.
Location. 40° 49.301′ N, 74° 24.74′ W. Marker is in Whippany, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Whippany Road and Mt. Pleasant Avenue (New Jersey Route 10), on the left when traveling north on Whippany Road. Marker is located on the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whippany NJ 07981, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 56-Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R.R. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennsylvania Railroad Standard Telephone Booth (about 400 feet away); Pennsylvania Railroad “Watch Box” (about 400 feet away); Earle Richard Henriquez-Gil, Sr. (about 500 feet away); I Am Steam Locomotive No. 385 (about 500 feet away); Melville Mill
this page online
Also see . . . Morris County Heritage Commission. Morris County website entry (Submitted on October 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 2, 2010
2. Marker in Whippany
The Whippany River, which powered the Old Iron Works, can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 2, 2010
3. The Old Iron Works Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,314 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
