Historical Marker

Noted Glassworks

Marker is on South 2nd Street (New Jersey Route 47) just south of Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling south. · Millville · Cumberland

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Founded by James Lee in 1806. Whitall Tatum Co. were here from 1837 to 1938, when they sold to Armstrong Cork Company.

Location

AddressMarker is on South 2nd Street (New Jersey Route 47) just south of Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
CityMillville
CountyCumberland
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.390440, -75.034610

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