Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Glassworkers’ Homes
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
1. Glassworkers’ Homes Marker
were built c. 1850 to 1864.
Corner fireplaces provided
heat and 3 outdoor wells
supplied water. Rent was
$5.00 to $6.00 per month.
Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 50.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 39° 53.55′ N, 74° 49.416′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is at the intersection of S Main Street (County Route 541) and Trimble Street, on the left when traveling north on S Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. 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: Star Glass Works (a few steps from this marker); Braddock’s Landing (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dr. R. S. Braddock House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cross Keys School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Stratton / Braddock House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The William Dyer House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Owen Stratton House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Main Street Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.
Also see . . . Historic Sites in Medford, NJ.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
2. Glassworkers’ Homes Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
3. Marker in Historic Medford Village
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,012 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
