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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUA3_the-nail-house_Medford-NJ.html
Originally on Main Street, thishouse was used from about 1800to mass produce cut nailsusing Mark Reeve's horsepowered machinery.1847-1997
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU9V_cross-keys-school_Medford-NJ.html
Built by Lester Gager in 1857at the corner of DixontownRoad, the school was movedhere by the township in 1976.Former students called itthe "Knowledge Box".
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU9T_braddocks-landing_Medford-NJ.html
This was the head of navigationon the Rancocas. Before 1800iron and charcoal were unloadedhere from wagon to barge forshipment to Philadelphia.1847-1997
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU9Q_hoot-owl-farm_Medford-NJ.html
Now called Sandy Run. Thistypical colonial glazed brickfront home was built in 1772.Restoration was faithfullyaccomplished in recent years.1847-1997
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU9P_decades-ago-in-lake-pine_Medford-NJ.html
In 1920 Lake Pine was acranberry bog andTaunton Blvd was a sand road.This log cabin, built in 1926,was converted from a summercottage to year-round, c. 1950.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU9N_the-thomas-wilkins-house_Medford-NJ.html
This, the second oldest home inMedford, was built in 1732. TheFlemish Bond brick homeremained in the Wilkins familyuntil c. 1915, when it was soldto the English Setter Club.1847-1997
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU9M_the-toll-house_Medford-NJ.html
Built by Ephraim Strattonc. 1830 in the style of atownhouse at Crossroads, whichwas the hub of Upper Evesham.Tolls were collected here onthe Medford-Mt. Holly Turnpike.1847-1997
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU8U_oliphants-mill_Medford-NJ.html
David Oliphant bought thesawmill / gristmill complexin 1763. Five generationsof Oliphants operated themill for over 90 years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU8S_aetna-furnace_Medford-Lakes-NJ.html
Started by Charles Read in1766, the ironworks closedin 1773. The site includedsawmill, gristmill, smithyand 9000 acres of land.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU8M_powder-explosion_Medford-NJ.html
Adonijah Peacock died inJanuary 1777 while dryinga shipment of gunpowderrejected by Washington'sValley Forge Quartermaster.
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