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A number of well-known ironmasters owned and lived at Ringwood Manor from the 1740s to the late 19th century.

During the American Revolutionary War, Robert Erskine managed ironmaking operations from Ringwood, and became George Washington's first geographer and Surveyor-General, producing maps for the Continental Army.

Washington visited the Manor House several times.

Ringwood iron was used in the famous Hudson River Chain, and for tools and hardware for the army.

One of the Manor's last owners was Abram S. Hewitt, ironmaster, educator, lawyer, U. S. Congressman, and Mayor of New York City.

The Manor is part of a National Historic Landmark District.