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John Jacob Faesch fromSwitzerland built ironworks here, 1772. He madeordnance for Washington'sArmy. Furnace closed, 1825.
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Between 1775 and 1785, Elkanah Babbit built one of the earliest pioneer dwellings in Jefferson Township. Located across the street, the original house, situated between later sections, consisted of a one-story, one-room log structure measuring app…
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Noted architect Jeremiah O'Rourke designed this 1873 Gothic church. Built of local rough-cut stone, it features an open timber roof and jewel-toned stained glass. Early parishioners included immigrants who labored in nearby iron mines.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q0J_port-oram-community_Wharton-NJ.html
Settlement, established as port on Morris Canal and Depot on Morris and Essex Railroad. Fostered development of Wharton Furnace. Borough name changed to Wharton in 1902.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q0I_morris-canal_Wharton-NJ.html
National Register Landmark. Information-Canal crossed here Plane No. 5-East was east of here
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So nigh is grandeur to our dustso near is God to manwhen duty whispers low - thou mustthe youth replies - I can
Norman E. Abrahams · Paul A. Bakos · Robert J. Beemer · Charles W. Beerhalter · John T. Best · Ja…
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Established in 1880 as War Department's first official powder depot. Site of 18th century Mt. Hope Ironworks. Major explosion devastated base 1926. Since 1977 major armament research and development center.
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Manor house built by Jacob Ford, Jr.subsequently home of John JacobFaesch who directed the iron miningoperations which provided theContinental Army with ammunitionand ordinance.Morris County Heritage CommissionNew Jersey Register of Historic Place…