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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMATO_19th-century-lime-kiln_Somerville-NJ.html
Here farmers burned limestonewhich was crushed into powderand spread on fields to "sweeten the soil."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMATN_smokehouse_Franklin-NJ.html
c. 1789Use to curemeat and fish
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMATM_colonel-charles-stewart-house_Franklin-NJ.html
Colonel Charles Stewartwas George Washington'sCommissary-General of Issues.The house was built in 1763.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9R3_taylor-wharton-iron-and-steel-company_High-Bridge-NJ.html
Taylor Wharton Iron and Steel Company1742-1971Standing together we have withstood the test of timeOldest Iron and Steel Company in the United StatesFirst Manganese Steel in the United StatesTISCO ShellsArmaments for All WarsMachinery for Construct…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7Q2_annandale-historic-district_Clinton-Township-NJ.html
Annandale Historic District founded as Clinton Station Circa 1852
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ZH_high-bridge-and-longwood-valley-branch_Centreville-NJ.html
N.J. Central Railroad completed in 1875 to bring iron ore from Morris County to forges at High Bridge. In use until 1976 when the track right-of-way was sold.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SU_old-iron-mines_High-Bridge-NJ.html
In use fromC. 1730 - 1889Supplied ore forSolitude (Union) ForgeOre made into cannonballsfor use of Revolutionary ArmyOwned by:William Allen and Joseph Turner1742 - 1778Robert Taylor and Family1778 - 1863Thomas Iron Company1863-1872Taylor Iron Work…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ST_taylor-iron-and-steel-company_High-Bridge-NJ.html
1742-1971Taylor Wharton formed 1914.Site of car wheel foundrymachine shoppattern shopOperated 1853-1935First YMCA - 1914
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SS_railroad-bridge-and-arches_High-Bridge-NJ.html
Constructed 1859-1865 for the Central Railroad of New Jersey, this 112 foot earthen embankment double arch culvert supports the original bridge from which the Borough of High Bridge is named.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SQ_high-bridge_High-Bridge-NJ.html
Home of Union Forge, maker of early farm equipment, cannonballs for Continential Army. Factory, later known as Taylor Wharton ceased operations in 1971.