West Milford in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Ringwood Furnaces at Hewitt
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
1. The Ringwood Furnaces at Hewitt Marker
The outbreak of the Civil War awakened the industrial power of the Northern States. The Cooper & Hewitt Iron Company built the “Gun Metal Furnace” on the Wanaque River in 1862 to supply iron for the manufacture of rifles and other ordnance for the Union Army. A second furnace was completed by 1863. Though later converted to burning coal, these furnaces closed in 1882.
Abram S. Hewitt directed production. The Hewitt’s summer home at Ringwood Manor was headquarters to all of Long Pond’s ironmasters.
Erected by New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 41° 8.747′ N, 74° 18.678′ W. Marker is in West Milford, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker can be reached from Greenwood Lake Turnpike, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on a trail in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Milford NJ 07480, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Furnace (a few steps from this marker); Hasenclever Iron Trail (a few steps from this marker); Water Power (within shouting distance of this
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More about this marker. The bottom of the marker contains “A photograph of the Long Pond Ironworks by C. Durand Chapman, circa 1894.” The upper right of the marker contains a portrait of Abram S. Hewitt (1822-1903).
Also see . . . The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks website. (Submitted on June 12, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
2. The Ringwood Furnaces at Hewitt Marker
The remains of the Ringwood Furnace can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
3. Marker in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
4. Markers at the Long Pond Ironworks
Several markers can be found at this location. The Ringwood Furnaces at Hewitt Marker is seen here on the right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2013
5. Ruins of the Ringwood Furnace
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2011
6. Ringwood Manor
As stated on the marker, this manor served as headquarters to all of Long Pond’s ironmasters. It is located about 3 miles east of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 12, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
