Ringwood in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ringwood Manor Forges
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
1. Ringwood Manor Forges Marker
Here, during the Revolution, were made cannon and shot for the Continental Army. Washington and Greene were quartered at the Manor home of Robert Erskine, Geographer of the Army. Here began the march of 3,000 soldiers to Yorktown.
Erected 2010 by Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant day of the year for for this entry is March 3.
Location. 41° 8.192′ N, 74° 15.364′ W. Marker is in Ringwood, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Sloatsburg Road and Convent Road, on the left when traveling north on Sloatsburg Road. Marker is at the entrance to Ringwood State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringwood NJ 07456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ringwood Manor (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ringwood Manor Iron Complex (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Erskine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Erskine F.R.S. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marine Chevaux De Frise (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ringwood Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Long Pond Ironworks
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Also see . . . Welcome to Ringwood Manor. Historic District website homepage (Submitted on February 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional commentary.
1. Background:
This marker is a replica of one that was installed at this location by the State of New Jersey in 1932. Passaic County replaced the marked in 2009-2010 as part of the celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the Passaic County Planning Department (1929).
— Submitted June 29, 2011, by Michael La Place of Westfield, New Jersey.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
2. Ringwood Manor Forges Marker
Ringwood Manor can be seen in the left background of the photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
3. Ringwood Manor Forges Marker
George Washington visited Maj. Robert Erskine on several occasions while traveling between Morristown and West Point. He also attended Erskine's funeral here in 1780.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
4. Ringwood Manor
This Manor House, the home of Maj. Robert Erskine, served as the headquarters for Generals George Washington and Nathaniel Greene during the Revolutionary War.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
5. Cannon and Chains
Examples of cannon and chain forged at Ringwood are located in front of the Manor House. Links from the chain that spanned the Hudson River during the Revolution were forged here.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,079 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
