Dickerson Mine 1713 - Mine Hill NJ
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 40° 52.360 W 074° 36.328
18T E 533244 N 4524696
Mining tract produced the magnetic “Black Ore” responsible for present name, Succasunna. Jonathan Dickerson owner in 1779. Tract worked under system of forge rights until 1807.
Waymark Code: WM12G5Q
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2020
Views: 1
Marker is in Mine Hill, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on Canfield Avenue (NJ 669), in this post office area: Mine Hill NJ 07803,
Marker Name: Dickerson Mine 1713
Marker Type: Official NJ State
Marker text: Dickerson Mine 1713-Mining tract produced the magnetic “Black Ore” responsible for present name, Succasunna. Jonathan Dickerson owner in 1779. Tract worked under system of forge rights until 1807.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1981
City: Mine Hill
County: Morris County
Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission.
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