Andover in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Iron Master’s Mansion

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013

1. The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker

Inscription. Built by the English company of Allen & Turner about 1700, whose iron works were confiscated in 1778 by order of the Continental Congress. First master of record to occupy it was John Hackett.

Erected 1964 by Borough of Andover.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 40° 59.355′ N, 74° 44.558′ W. Marker is in Andover, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 206) north of Grist Mill Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andover NJ 07821, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Iron Works at Andover (a few steps from this marker); Andover Furnace (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lackawanna Cutoff (approx. 0.7 miles away); Thomas Woolverton's Tavern (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site Of Toll Gate (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cat Swamp Hijacking and Murder (approx. 3.3 miles away); U.S.S. Bunker Hill Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); Amity School (approx. 4 miles away).

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013

2. The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013

3. The Iron Master’s Mansion Marker

The Mansion can be seen behind the marker.

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013

4. The Iron Master’s Mansion

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013

5. The Iron Master’s Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,415 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.