Historical Marker

Wistarburg Glass Works - Alloway

1.25 Miles from Alloway on road to Mullica Hill; in front of property owned by Joseph Marich. ยท Salem

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Here, Caspar Wistar began the manufacture of glass in 1739. His son Richard carried on the business till the Revolution made it unprofitable. This was the beginning of an industry important in South Jersey for 150 years.

Location

Address1.25 Miles from Alloway on road to Mullica Hill; in front of property owned by Joseph Marich.
CountySalem
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.569385, -75.339664

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