Van Wickle Pottery - Brick, NJ - New Jersey Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This Brick Township Historical Society marker is located near the Manasquan River. The plaque reads:
"VAN WICKLE
POTTERY C. 1828-1850

In 1824, Nicholas Van Wickle purchased
400 acres at Turtle Gut on the south
side of the Manasquan River Bridge.
He established his pottery at this site.
Plain grey stoneware decorated with
blue hoops and simple brushed designs
of flowers and leaves was made here.
This stoneware was characteristic of Central
Jersey pottery produced during this era.
BRICK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY. INC. 1982"

A photo of one of the Van Wickle pieces is located on the Historical Society's website at (visit link)

Marker Name: Van Wickle Pottery Marker Type: Local? Unofficial Marker text: "VAN WICKLE POTTERY C. 1828-1850 In 1824, Nicholas Van Wickle purchased 400 acres at Turtle Gut on the south side of the Manasquan River Bridge. He established his pottery at this site. Plain grey stoneware decorated with blue hoops and simple brushed designs of flowers and leaves was made here. This stoneware was characteristic of Central Jersey pottery produced during this era. BRICK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY. INC. 1982" Dedication Date: 01/01/1982 City: Brick County: Ocean Group responsible for placement: BRICK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY Web Link: [Web Link]

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