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Ringwood Manor

Ringwood and the American Revolution
During the American Revolution, Robert Erskine managed the three principal ironmaking plantations from his headquarters at Ringwood. Siding with the Patriot cause, he became General Washington's map maker. As the army's first geographer and Surveyor-General, Erskine produced more than 200 highly accurate maps. The Colonial Manor House at Ringwood saw at least 5 visits from General Washington on important business. Ringwood iron was used for parts of the great Hudson River chain, as well as for camp ovens, tools and other hardware. Erskine died here in 1780 and is buried in the old cemetery along with more than 400 pioneers, early ironmakers and Revolutionary War soldiers, including French soldiers of Rochambeau's army. General Washington valued Ringwood for its iron products, Erskine's map-making defense agency and as a safe route through northern New Jersey. The military road was actually routed right through Ringwood, the half-way point from West Point to Morristown. General Washington was also at Ringwood on April 19, 1783, the very day that a cessation of hostilities was declared between American and Great Britain. This momentous day in history was 8 long years to the day from the first shots of the war fired on Lexington Green.

[martin_fierro]

Stylin' crib, yo.

[JennysCool]

Pingoroonie!

[Clemenza]

Ping!

[Clemenza]

So, where is the “dividing line” between rural, Republican Passaic County and urban, Dem Passaic county? Its always seemed to me that the place goes from Paterson and Clifton to West Milford in the blink of an eye.

[SunkenCiv]

An "oh so mysteriouso" topic.

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[Ciexyz]

Spooky tales bump!

[beckysueb]

I wonder if the Ryersons who once lived there were the same Ryersons who were on the Titanic when it sunk.

[hedgetrimmer]

THE GHOSTS OF RINGWOOD MANOR

According to "Old Burial Grounds of New Jersey," Erskine's ghost was seen for years in the early nineteenth century sitting on the crypt and holding a blue lantern. When Mrs. Hewitt repaired the bricks and foundation, the ghost disappeared. Below is a closeup of his grave.

[DJ MacWoW]

I’ve been there but it was years ago. I have some beautiful pictures of the place. There are HUGE links from a chain that closed the Hudson River. They were made at Sterling Forge near Ringwood.

[mtbopfuyn]

Interesting Washington link.

Creepy looking house.