Ringwood in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ringwood Manor Iron Complex
National Historical Mechanical Engineering Landmark
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
1. Ringwood Manor Iron Complex Marker
Ringwood Manor Iron Complex (1740-1931) was an important element in the early development of the iron industry in the United States. Among its leaders were the Ogdens, Peter Hasenclever, Robert Erskine – F.R.S., Martin Ryerson, Peter Cooper, and Abram S. Hewitt, who became important figures in American industrial history. The iron mines, furnaces, forges, and stamping mills of the complex supplied many of the needs of the American Revolutionary Army.
Erected 1978 by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the ASME Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmarks series list.
Location. 41° 8.295′ N, 74° 15.258′ W. Marker is in Ringwood, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on Manor Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in 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 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ringwood Manor Forges (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Erskine
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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.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
2. Ringwood Manor Iron Complex Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
3. Marker at Ringwood State Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
4. Ringwood Manor Iron Complex Waterwheel
The waterwheel seen here is located at the north end of the building.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
5. Ringwood Manor
Examples of products forged at the iron complex are on display in front of Ringwood Manor. These include cannon, mortars and the chain that spanned the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
