On Main Street (Old State Road 24) at University Avenue/Parrott Mill Road, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
A part of Washington's army crossed the Passaic River at this point. then known as Day's Bridge on June 23, 1780. The troops continued their journey and fought against the British at the Battle of Springfield. — — Map (db m101397) HM
On Loantaka Way, on the right when traveling north.
William Gibbons, prominent racing patron, built stable to house his thoroughbred racehorses, including Fashion, "Queen of the American Turf". Barn is outstanding example of an early 19th century horse barn. — — Map (db m192217) HM
On River Road north of Mountain Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Isaac Clark, a Morris County Freeholder & Council of Safety member owned over 60 acres of land & the original 2 room house built using beams from the collapsed balcony of the New Providence Presbyterian Church. Clark's ownership is recorded on a . . . — — Map (db m162169) HM
On Fairmount Avenue at Johnson Drive, on the right when traveling north on Fairmount Avenue.
Uzal Johnson, a Revolutionary War soldier, bought 259 acres in 1770 for 310 ponds sterling. Built in stages and occupied until 1920 by five Johnson generations, including a member of the first Township Board of Education, two Freeholders, and a . . . — — Map (db m164037) HM
While Lewis was serving with General Washington’s army at Valley Forge, PA., Hessian soldiers foraging for food during a blizzard, stayed here overnight. As Phoebe Brant Noe spoke German, they took only a few chickens, sparing her family from . . . — — Map (db m94567) WM
On Loantaka Way west of Shunpike Road, on the right when traveling west.
The one room red brick school administered by Chatham Township was erected on property privately owned by Republican Academy. Serving as a Sunday and Elementary school, one teacher taught students age 5-18 from parts of Morris and Chatham . . . — — Map (db m198721) HM
On Main Street (County Route 124) at University Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
During the Revolution, former soldier Shepard Kollock printed the New Jersey Journal on this site “to maintain the cause of freedom” and serve the army in Morristown. The Journal, north Jersey’s only wartime newspaper, founded in 1779, . . . — — Map (db m8878) HM
On Southern Blvd., 0.1 miles west of Noe Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Pre-revolutionary farm pond, on an 800 acre tract owned by the Noe family, provided water and ice for the Noe farm, dairy and greenhouses. Converted in 1955 to a private family swim and recreation club by Jack & Ruth Noe and Taz & Baily Brower Jr., . . . — — Map (db m38135) HM
This home represents a prosperous early 1800s farmer’s homestead with its wide center hall, tall ceilings, and brick beehive oven. The original 1770’s 5 room house was doubled to its current size in the 1830s by Edward Price, a successful farmer and . . . — — Map (db m94566) HM
On Southern Blvd at Fairmount Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Southern Blvd.
Built around 1860 as one room schoolhouse. Served until 1928 as one of four township schools. Renovated as Chatham Township Hall 1959. — — Map (db m8879) HM
On Washington Turnpike (New Jersey Route 24) near State Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
In the late 19th century, cast iron turbines began to replace more picturesque water wheels. Turbines were less susceptible to freezing and did not require the costly construction and endless repairs associated with wooden water wheels. A turbine . . . — — Map (db m20324) HM
On Main Street (New Jersey Route 24), on the right when traveling west.
Federal style structure built for Zephaniah Drake as stage coach stop. Purchased 1854 by William Rankin who added two wings, and converted inn to Chester Institute. — — Map (db m20328) HM
Near Chesterfield Drive near New Jersey Route 24/513.
Dedicated to Those From the Chester Area Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
With faith and courage they left their homes and committed themselves to the horrors of armed conflict, many sacrificing their lives as . . . — — Map (db m23021) HM
On Main Street (New Jersey Route 24) near Grove Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Honor
and Sacrifice of the Men
and Women of the
Township and Borough of
Chester
Who Served in the Armed
Forces of the United States
in all Wars. — — Map (db m20326) HM
Original gristmill circa 1788. Owned by Elias Howell. Present gristmill built 1826 by Nathan Cooper. Only surviving structure of the industrial community, Milltown, — — Map (db m20322) HM
On Hillside Road, on the right when traveling north.
Congregation, organized 1740. Oldest of this denomination west of the Hudson River. Built 1856. Notable for Greek Revival architecture and rare interior Trompe L'Oeil painting. — — Map (db m23022) HM
Near Longview Road, on the left when traveling north.
Martha Brookes Hutcheson, renowned as one of America's first professional female landscape architects, lived at Merchiston Farm. Now called Bamboo Brook, from 1911 to 1959.
These gardens are an example of an early 20th-century landscape . . . — — Map (db m33170) HM
Near Longview Road, on the right when traveling north.
Martha Brookes Hutcheson (1871-1959) was one of America's first women landscape architects. After studying for three years in the Landscape Architecture program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she began her practice in 1902. Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m33173) HM
On Longview Road, on the left when traveling north.
Home of Martha Brookes Hutcheson, prominent early woman landscape architect who transformed this 18th century working farm into outstanding example of natural and classic landscape design. — — Map (db m33169) HM
On Washington Turnpike (New Jersey Route 24) near State Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Few vestiges remain, but in the 1880s Milltown bustled. Cooper Mill shared "Main Street" with a blacksmith shop, a general store, a tavern, Abram Cooper's sawmill and the Mountain Spring Distillery, a cider mill that made apple brandy and apple . . . — — Map (db m20325) HM
On Main Street (New Jersey Route 24), on the right when traveling east.
K.I.A.
Laos, S.E. Asia
Nov. 9, 1967 U.S.A.F.
"To assist wounded survivors, That others may live. Sgt. Maysey subjected himself to a hail of hostile fire."
"For those who fight for it, Life has a flavor that the Protected will never know . . . — — Map (db m20327) HM
On Broadway west of Bloomfield Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated in grateful
and loving tribute to
all who served in the
armed forces of the
United States to
defend their ideals
and pave the way
for peace
[photo 2]
Rotary
International
Dedicated May 30, 1983 . . . — — Map (db m229517) WM
On W. Main Street (U.S. 46 at milepost 42), 0.1 miles east of Woodstone Road, on the right when traveling east.
This marker stands on the historic crossing of the
Rockaway Loop beneath Route 46. The Rockaway
Loop was part of the original Morris & Essex (M&E)
RR mainline. The line ran through Rockaway for the
town's mining and iron industries. After . . . — — Map (db m229478) HM
This working farm, operated continuously since first settled, is one of the most completed examples of a 19th century agricultural complex in Morris County. — — Map (db m91625) HM
19th Century store on Morris Canal, lock 8 east. Catered to canal boatmen and their families. Property purchased by Samuel Peer in 1852. E.C. Peer served as lock tender 1862-1915. — — Map (db m91610) HM
On Pocono Road at Diamond Spring Road on Pocono Road.
Site of forge and farm established by Job Allen on Rockaway River. Later operated by his son, Job Allen, II, Captain in Morris Militia. — — Map (db m229492) HM
Original farmhouse owned by Abraham Kitchel, Revolutionary patriot.
New Jersey legislator and Morris County Judge. Dwelling enlarged and outbuildings built during 19th century. Kitchel family occupied property until 1927. — — Map (db m94691) HM
On Tabor Road (NJ 53) at Dickerson Road on Tabor Road (NJ 53).
Spiritual revival group was established by Newark Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Summer encampment gradually became year-round residential community. The state chartered association functioned as a municipality until 1980. — — Map (db m91623) HM
Original stone house and farm owned by Peter Cook. Early Rockaway Valley settler and founding trustee of Reformed Dutch Church of Parsippany in 1774. Federal addition built in 1806. — — Map (db m91607) HM
Children attended this school from 1861 until 1908 when the Third Union School opened across the road. The First Union School built on this site in 1816 was destroyed by fire in 1860. The Union School united the villages of Franklin and Ninkey into . . . — — Map (db m91626) HM
The Diamond Spring Water Company, owned by James Miller, supplied bottled water to city of Newark, 1885-1900. The Miller family later operated nearby Diamond Spring Inn as Summer Hotel. — — Map (db m91186) HM
On West Blackwell Street east of Baker Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Land for Hurd Park was donated in 1911 by John Hurd of a local founding family. The park has long been known for its cherry blossoms and the only WWI "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statue by noted sculptor E. M. Viquesney in Morris County. . . . — — Map (db m240776) HM
Dover's oldest public meeting house built by town forefather Henry McFarlan. Served as school and place of worship for Presbyterian and Episcopalian Congregations. — — Map (db m91191) HM
On East Blackwell Street (NJ 513) at Essex Street on East Blackwell Street (NJ 513).
Oldest standing church in Dover. Built by architect Richard Upjohn. Congregation organized 1849. Originally met in nearby Stone Academy. Church served as hospital during 1918 influenza epidemic. — — Map (db m91187) HM
On Lake Denmark Road at Hart Road on Lake Denmark Road.
This area served as Picatinny’s rocket engine test facility where functional and performance tests were conducted. The following rockets were tested here: Redstone, Honest John (first U.S. tactical nuclear weapon), Loki, Nike Ajax, Shillelagh, . . . — — Map (db m53087) HM
This test area was constructed after the 1926 Lake Denmark Naval Powder Depot explosion and several other accidents destroyed the Arsenal’s Cannon Blenders. These facilities were built to withstand shock and blast from indoor testing of military . . . — — Map (db m53086) HM
On Farley Avenue at Kibler Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Avenue.
These structures are associated with the evolution of Picatinny from a Powder Depot to a Production Arsenal. After the 1926 Lake Denmark Naval Powder Depot explosion, Picatinny rededicated itself technologically and architecturally as a Research & . . . — — Map (db m53085) HM
On Farley Ave at Parker Rd, on the right when traveling west on Farley Ave.
Farley Avenue became the epicenter of Picatinny's research and development program during the 1930's. Building 151, the original Arsenal Headquarters, stood at the nexus of the "power intersection" with Parker Road. This Colonial Revival-style . . . — — Map (db m231097) HM
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
These two Model 1841 6-Pounder field cannons were used by United States artillery until 1868. They weigh 800 pounds, fired a shot (projectile) with a weight of 6.1 pounds, and had a range of 1,500 yards. This smoothbore gun was the most common army . . . — — Map (db m119551) HM
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
This exhibit was originally part of the “Saratoga Park” at Frankford Arsenal, Phila. Pa. (see other plaque). It was moved here in 1978 shortly after the establishment of the United States Army Armament Research and Development Command at this . . . — — Map (db m229172) HM
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
The M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer (known as the LW155) was developed here at Picatinny Arsenal by a joint Marine Corps and Army program office from 1997-2005. The LW155 is the first ground combat system to make extensive use of high strength . . . — — Map (db m119594) HM
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
The M119 howitzer was designed and produced by the British Royal Ordnance Factories as the L118 light gun. Weighing some 4,270 pounds, the L118 entered service with the British Army in 1976 by its parachute and commando field artillery regiments. . . . — — Map (db m229175) HM
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
The CROWS is a multivehicle externally mounted remote weapon system that allows the Gunner to remain inside the armor protected vehicle while firing a variety of crew served weapons. The CROWS provides day and night capability providing first-burst . . . — — Map (db m119579) HM
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
The M198 155mm towed howitzer was developed (1968-1976) and produced (1978-1992) at Rock Island Arsenal. Over 1,600 howitzers were produced for the Army, Marine Corps, and allied armies. Weighing just under 16,000 pounds, it was able to be air . . . — — Map (db m119602) HM
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
The M1A1 Pack Howitzer was widely used during World War II and featured a short 75mm barrel. It could reach a sustained rate of fire of 3 to 6 rounds per minute with a range of roughly 5-½ miles. The howitzer as seen here with an M8 carriage . . . — — Map (db m119585) HM
The Naval Air Rocket Test Station (NARTS) was grouped into eight (8) test area located along Snake Hill and Lake Denmark Roads. Utilized by both the Navy and a private company, Reaction Motors, Inc., these areas were considered to be the Navy’s . . . — — Map (db m59726) HM
On Main Road, 0.1 miles Lake Denmark Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1890 for the Commander of the Naval Detachment situated here from 315 acres ceded by the Army. The house is made of blue puddingstone, a quartz conglomerate. Its first occupant was Commander J.B. Coghlan. The flagpole was made to look like . . . — — Map (db m25605) HM
On Farley Lane just west of Parker Road, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1884 for the Senior Officer of the Post. In 1906 it was converted into Officers’ Quarters and in 1937 the W.P.A. remodeled it to be used once more as the Commander’s Residence. — — Map (db m119547) HM
On Parker Road at First Avenue and Bott Road, on the right when traveling north on Parker Road.
In this vicinity was the original entrance to the 'Picatinny Powder Depot.' In 1885, five years after this post's establishment, Major J.P. Farley, the second Commander (1883-87) had erected these wrought iron gates constructed around Columbiads, . . . — — Map (db m25602) HM
Near Farley Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Farley (Mt Hope) Avenue.
In this cemetery are buried some of the pioneers who settled this portion of Morris County. Also resting here are a handful of Hessian soldiers, who were recruited to labor at what is now known as Picatinny Arsenal, in support of America's quest for . . . — — Map (db m52588) HM
A Revolutionary tavern, owned by Colonel Ellis Cook, member of the Morris County Militia. The tavern derived its name from Sussex County farmers who stopped here enroute to Newark markets. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register . . . — — Map (db m32272) HM
On Old Mt Pleasant Avenue at Hanover Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Mt Pleasant Avenue.
Oldest Religious congregation in Morris County, established in 1718. Relocated at Meeting House here in 1755. Present church built in 1835. — — Map (db m32273) HM
On Eagle Rock Road at River Road, on the right when traveling west on Eagle Rock Road.
Founded 1739. George Washington and Continental Army encamped here, 1777, and 1779 – 1780. Major iron-producing center in the nation during the 19th century. — — Map (db m33487) HM
Built as Parsonage for Hanover Presbyterian Church. Jacob Green, pastor 1748-1790. Politic activist, teacher, and Princeton Trustee lived here during part of his pastorate. — — Map (db m91677) HM
On Old Mt Pleasant Avenue at Hanover Road, on the left when traveling west on Old Mt Pleasant Avenue.
Site of The Latin School The First School circa 1774 Founded by the Rev. Jacob Green Plaque erected by E. Hanover American Revolution Bicentennial Committee 1776 - 1976 — — Map (db m32285) HM
On Park Place (NJ 652) at Hillside Avenue (NJ 619) on Park Place (NJ 652).
Pre-Revolutionary Village achieved greatest prosperity 1827-1859. Buildings include Stone Mill, Miller’s House, United Methodist Episcopal Church, Parsonage, General Store, and Creamery, 1909. First pasteurizing plant in New Jersey. — — Map (db m91417) HM
On Flanders-Drakestown Rd., 0.1 miles north of River Rd., on the right when traveling north.
A two-span stone arch bridge across the south branch of the Raritan River was constructed at this site c.1860, facilitating the increase in local traffic and industry. It replaced a nearby 1830's structure and was the oldest of its type in Morris . . . — — Map (db m157239) HM
On Flanders-Drakestown Rd. at Mt. Olive Rd., on the right when traveling west on Flanders-Drakestown Rd..
Here in 1768, on land donated by James Heaton, Baptists shared a log church with Presbyterians. The churches they built in the 1850's stand on either side of the 1837 Mount Olive Academy. The village was at the center of the Mount Olive Township, . . . — — Map (db m157208) HM
On Ridgedale Avenue at Columbia Turnpike (County Route 510), on the right when traveling south on Ridgedale Avenue.
Built on site of 1830 wooden school. Present structure predates Florham Park borough by 33 years. Classes held here continuously until 1914. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register of Historic Places National Register of . . . — — Map (db m36415) HM
On Brooklake Road, on the left when traveling south.
Property acquired by Deacon Gideon Hedges, and still owned by Fish descendants. Farm contracted to supply Continental Army with oats For forage 1779. — — Map (db m43324) HM
On Green Village Road at Meyersville Road, in the median on Green Village Road.
In grateful recognition of the many sacrifices made by those who served in the Vietnam Conflict, the people of Chatham Township dedicate this park to the memory of
ROBERT EMMETT PIERSON
WALTER BUSILL TULLY, JR.
Who gave their lives for . . . — — Map (db m18230) HM
On Dickson's Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Across Pine Brook, you can see the remnants of the dam that once turned this valley into a pond and harnessed water to turn a sawmill, later a cider mill. The miller's house was behind you. The mill itself stood between this marker and the . . . — — Map (db m21974) HM
On Green Village Road (County Route 646) west of Britten Road, on the left when traveling west.
The house was built on land owned by William Alexander Stirling, a Brigadier General in the Continental Army and then purchased by Elias Boudinot. He was a President of the Continental Congress, was elected to the first US Congress, as a New Jersey . . . — — Map (db m162825) HM
On Green Village Road (County Route 646) at Meyersville Road, on the right when traveling east on Green Village Road.
Over the years, multiple establishments operated in and around this Green including a village school, Methodist Church, Post Office, Rawthorne's andVan Deusen's general stores, Eddy's Turning Mill, Blazier's Blacksmith, a garage, soap factory, meat . . . — — Map (db m164036) HM
On Green Village Road at Meyersville Road, on the right when traveling south on Green Village Road.
In grateful recognition
of the many sacrifices made
by those who served in the
Vietnam conflict, the people
of Chatham Township dedicate
this park to the memory of
Robert Emmett Pierson
Walter Busill Tully Jr.
Who gave their . . . — — Map (db m164038) WM
On Southern Blvd. (County Route 647) at Hickory Place, on the right when traveling south on Southern Blvd..
Chatham Township was a center of the greenhouse industry. Over 90 greenhouses and a million rose plants grew within a 5 mile radius. Behre later Rose Farms Corp. owned by Aubrey Nash hence Nash Field & Noe Farm were located on Southern Blvd. Heyl . . . — — Map (db m162826) HM
On Malapardis Road just east of Cross Road, on the right when traveling east.
Situated at the site of the Lenni Lenape Village of Mala-Pa-Hus, meaning the "The Place of Poor Flint". This village boasted its own woolen mill and iron forge. — — Map (db m191754) HM
On Whippany Road, on the right when traveling north.
“ . . . Whippany will be a good place for a halt . . . ” Washington to Rochambeau On August 27 and 28, 1781, a 5,000-man French Army under General Count Rochambeau encamped on grounds extending northeast from here toward the . . . — — Map (db m36418) HM
On Whippany Road, on the left when traveling north.
Founded by Demas Ford, this village was located on the King’s Road (now Whippany Road) and became a stagecoach stop between Morristown and Whippany. — — Map (db m36410) HM
Near Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line built these hearths in the winter of 1779-1780. The rest of the encampment vanished decades ago, victims of disuse and decay. These huts are copies, based partly on the ghosts of post holes and foundation logs . . . — — Map (db m25542) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the suffering of the Continental Army during the terrible winter encampment of 1779-1780. It commemorates also the ability and leadership of George Washington. The main part of Washington’s army . . . — — Map (db m8600) HM
Near Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
Even in times of severest want, there are trash pits. What else can you do with the occasional bone? Or the inevitable broken oddments? Wreckage of a chicken or a beef, a pipe or a musket? Archeologists removed everything – a meager . . . — — Map (db m12111) HM
On Tempe Wick Road west of Mt. Kemble Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling east.
These fifteen wooded acres were purchased by Joyce and Edgar Anderson in 1950 and permanently preserved through their generosity in partnership with Harding Land Trust, Harding Township and New Jersey Audobon Society. The beauty of the land inspired . . . — — Map (db m36856) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
Each day’s guard reported here for inspection, a short drill, and the daily parole and countersign. From here they relieved the previous day’s guard. The camp guard – 27 men from every 2 regiments – surrounded Jockey Hollow with a . . . — — Map (db m8808) HM
Near Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
Edward Hand of Pennsylvania was a physician before the war. His brigade consisted of two Pennsylvania regiments and two Canadian. The Canadians joined the American army during the 1775-76 invasion of Canada. In 1780-81, Pennsylvania troops . . . — — Map (db m8867) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
Faces and hands washed … beards close shaven…hair combed and tied if long enough … shoes clean…clothes brushed… And cartridge boxes …. Washington worried often about cartridge boxes. Unless they kept a soldier’s powder dry, his musket was useless. . . . — — Map (db m8809) HM
Near Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
“December 15, 1779 – The men of the Regt. Moved into their Hutts. The Officers Hutts were not yet finished for the Gen’l orders were for the officers to see their men Hutted first.” – Lt. Rudolphus Van Hovenburgh, . . . — — Map (db m96329) HM
Near Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
Between here and the British army in New York City lay a land of divided loyalty. Washington kept several brigades patrolling out there “on the line.” The soldiers never knew who was Patriot and who was Tory. And mistakes could be fatal. . . . — — Map (db m25535) HM
Near Jockey Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south.
RHIP – Rank Hath Its Privileges – bigger huts, more privacy, two fireplaces – the normal social distinctions of the day. But officers and men worked together to build the huts and the soldiers’ huts were built first. Some officers . . . — — Map (db m12113) HM
On Jockey Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south.
Today the Mendham-Elizabethtown Road looks about as the army found it. The highways then were rivers and the sea. Roads – usually short and rough – led to water. Jockey Hollow Road, a little improved today for motor vehicles, led farmers . . . — — Map (db m8866) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
Washington ordered all the huts to be alike, lined up neatly in rows with the soldiers in front and the officers behind. The men camped in tents until the huts were ready – Christmas time for the soldiers and January or February for the . . . — — Map (db m8598) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
“December 19, 1779 – For two weeks we have been very diligently employed in building our Hutts. The weather has been rather against us, but we have got our buildings almost finished and find ‘em very comfortable – so that . . . — — Map (db m96325) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1780 was “ . . . ushered in with Music and the hoisting of Colours, exhibiting the 13 Stripes, the favorite Harp, and an Inscription, declaring in Capitals, THE INDEPENDENCE OF IRELAND.” – The . . . — — Map (db m32684) HM
Near Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
John Stark, a New Hampshire frontiersman, fought at Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Princeton. His brigade of New Englanders defeated part of Burgoyne’s army at Bennington, the first of a series of blows which ended when Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga . . . — — Map (db m25565) HM
Near Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Connecticut Line camped here until February when Washington sent them to guard against British raids near Staten Island. When they returned to Jockey Hollow in May, they moved into huts of the Maryland Brigades, which had just gone south. . . . — — Map (db m25534) HM
On Jockey Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Marylanders were ordered south in April 1780 to reinforce the garrison at Charleston, South Carolina. The New Jersey Brigade, just back from guard posts near the British lines, moved into the Maryland huts for the next three weeks. The Jersey . . . — — Map (db m12101) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
A focal point of the sprawling “log cabin city” at Jockey Hollow was the Grand Parade. Each day, guard details assembled here for inspection, and General Orders from Washington’s headquarters were distributed. This was also the site of . . . — — Map (db m8599) HM
On Jockey Hollow Road at Sugarloaf Road, on the right when traveling south on Jockey Hollow Road.
When Washington’s soldiers camped in Jockey Hollow, they occupied parts of blacksmith Joshua Guerin’s land. Parts of this house stood here then. — — Map (db m8819) HM
On Jockey Hollow Road at Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling south on Jockey Hollow Road.
1779, summer in upstate New York … campaigning against Indian allies of Britain. 1780, winter – Morristown, camping near here. 1781, fall – Yorktown, Va. Witnessing the British surrender. — — Map (db m8818) HM
On Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
When the population of Jockey Hollow jumped from two or three farmers to 10,000 soldiers, the army had to build some roads. This is one of them, running between two pre-Revolutionary roads; the Jockey Hollow Road and the Basking Ridge Road. You can . . . — — Map (db m11895) HM
On Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east.
The First and Second Pennsylvania Brigades – the Pennsylvania Line – was the backbone of Washington’s army. From the invasion of Canada in 1775 to the victory at Yorktown in 1781 Pennsylvania troops served in almost every major battle. . . . — — Map (db m8597) HM
On Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
Like all the brigades at Jockey Hollow, the Marylanders faced shortages of supplies and provisions. Baron von Steuben, the army’s inspector general, noted their condition in January 1780:
“The Cloathing is in very bad order for want of . . . — — Map (db m12104) HM
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