Port Oram Community 1860-1895 - Wharton NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 54.002 W 074° 34.964
18T E 535145 N 4527743
Settlement, established as port on Morris Canal and Depot on Morris and Essex Railroad. Fostered development of Wharton Furnace. Borough name changed to Wharton in 1902.
Waymark Code: WM12QFW
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2020
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 North Main Street, Wharton NJ 07885,
Marker Name: Port Oram Community 1860-1895
Marker Type: Official NJ State
Marker text:
Port Oram Community 1860-1895- Settlement, established as port on Morris Canal and Depot on Morris and Essex Railroad. Fostered development of Wharton Furnace. Borough name changed to Wharton in 1902.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1978
City: Wharton
County: Morris County
Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission
Web Link: Not listed
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