Historical Marker

Union Forge

At intersection Rt. 30 with road to High Bridge and Califon, marker placed at southeast corner of intersection. ยท Hunterdon

New Jersey marker

Inscription

A group of forges here, known as Union Forge, cast cannon balls for Washington's army and sent them in wagons to Trenton, Brunswick, and Morristown. These forges were visited by many military officials and members of Washington's staff.

Location

AddressAt intersection Rt. 30 with road to High Bridge and Califon, marker placed at southeast corner of intersection.
CountyHunterdon
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.563670, -74.940590

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