Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Borrow
Photographed by Gary Nigh, January 2008
1. William Borrow Marker
Born Jan. 8, 1821, in England, he emigrated to America at an early age.
Borrow drew the plans for the Cooper-Hewitt rolling mill, the first three-high beam rolling mill of its kind in the world, located on the Delaware River in Trenton. Later he became foreman and superintendent of the mill, which changed its name to the Trenton Iron Works. The face of his monument bears a relief carving depicting his invention for the rolling of iron rails. This invention allowed Charles Hewitt and the Trenton Iron Works to produce iron beams for Americas first fire-proof building built with steel structural members. Borrow died before the patent could be acquired for his design. Four years later, John Fritz of Pittsburgh acquired a patent for a similar design.
Died Oct. 1, 1854, at his home near the Trenton Iron Works.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1806.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 13.161′ N, 74° 45.364′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll. It could be reached from South Clinton Avenue. This marker is the sixth of seventeen markers on individual grave sites in
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Charles Hewitt (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. James Olden Paxson (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); John O. Raum (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William R. McKean (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William Potts Sherman (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Dr. John Manners (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Daniel Budd Bodine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); John Briest
Photographed by Gary Nigh, January 2008
2. Close up of William Borrow Headstone
More about this marker. This marker is in the middle of the cemetery closer to Barlow Street.
Photographed by Gary Nigh, January 2008
3. William Borrow Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey.
