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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Morris County

 
Clickable Map of Morris County, New Jersey and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Morris County, NJ (410) Essex County, NJ (170) Hunterdon County, NJ (365) Passaic County, NJ (138) Somerset County, NJ (165) Sussex County, NJ (96) Union County, NJ (118) Warren County, NJ (125)  MorrisCounty(410) Morris County (410)  EssexCounty(170) Essex County (170)  HunterdonCounty(365) Hunterdon County (365)  PassaicCounty(138) Passaic County (138)  SomersetCounty(165) Somerset County (165)  SussexCounty(96) Sussex County (96)  UnionCounty(118) Union County (118)  WarrenCounty(125) Warren County (125)
Morristown is the county seat for Morris County
Adjacent to Morris County, New Jersey
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      Hunterdon County (365)  
      Passaic County (138)  
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      Sussex County (96)  
      Union County (118)  
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101 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Day's Bridge Summit
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
102 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Gibbons Horse BarnCirca 1834
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
103 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Isaac Clark Farmsteadcirca 1760
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
104 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Johnson HouseCirca 1775
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
105 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Lewis Noe FarmsteadCirca 1770
On Southern Blvd..
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
106 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Loantaka School - Spring Valley SchoolCirca 1852
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
107 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — New Jersey Journal
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
108 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Noe Pond
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
109 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Price-Baldwin HouseCirca 1770
On Southern Blvd..
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
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110 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham Township — Mount Vernon SchoolDistrict 78
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
111 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Bartley Turbine
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
112 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Brick Tavern1810 - 1812
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
113 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Chester Area Veterans Monument
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
114 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Chester Veterans Monument
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
115 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Cooper Gristmill1826
On New Jersey Route 24, on the right.
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
116 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — First Congregational Church
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
117 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Gardens at Bamboo Brook
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
118 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Hacklebarney
On State Park Road, on the left when traveling south.
Hacklebarney or Budd Forge, built about 1763. Operations ceased after 1834. Hacklebarney Mine upstream furnished ore.Map (db m22512) HM
119 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Martha Brookes HutchesonWomen's Heritage Trail
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
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120 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Merchiston Farm1911 - 1959
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
121 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Milltown - A 19th Century Village
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
122 New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Sgt. Larry W. Maysey
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
123 New Jersey, Morris County, Convent Station — Boisaubin House
On Treadwell Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1790's by a French emigre on a campsite of the Continental Army, later, a station on the "Underground Railroad"Map (db m18228) HM
124 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville — Denville Veterans Memorial
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
125 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville — Rockaway Loop(1848-1948)
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
126 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — Ayres-Knuth FarmCirca 1803
On Cooper Road.
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
127 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — E.C. Peer & Sons Store
On Diamond Spring Road.
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
128 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — Job Allen Iron WorksCirca 1730
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
129 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — Kitchel HomesteadCirca 1770
On Kitchell Road.
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
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130 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — Morris Canal1824 1924
On Diamond Spring Road.
National Registered Landmark-Peer's Store, Lock 8 East. Aqueduct over the Rockaway River is nearbyMap (db m91611) HM
131 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — Mt. Tabor Camp Meeting Association1869
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
132 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — Peter Cook HouseCirca 1778
On Norris Road-former name Old Boonton Road.
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
133 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — Second Union School
On Openaki Rd.
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
134 New Jersey, Morris County, Denville, Denville Township — The Diamond Spring
On Diamond Spring Road.
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
135 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover — Hurd Park
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
136 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover — Old Stone Academy1829
On East Dickerson Street.
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
137 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover — St. John’s Church1871
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
138 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — 1500 Former Army Rocket Test Area Historic District (1946-1989)
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
139 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — 600 Ordnance Testing Area Historic District (1928-1948)
On 20th Avenue at 20th Circle on 20th Avenue.
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
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140 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Administration and Research Historic District(circa 1880-1945), Chemistry Row
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
141 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Administration and Research Historic District(circa 1880-1945)
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
142 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Civil War Cannons
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
143 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Historical Exhibit
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
144 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Lightweight 155mm Howitzer
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
145 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — M119 Howitzer
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
146 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — M153 - Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station(CROWS)
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
147 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — M198 Howitzer
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
148 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — M1A1 Pack Howitzer
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
149 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Middle Forge
On Farley Avenue at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Avenue.
Forge and tools used at Middle Forge located at Picatinny Lake Outlet 1749 to 1880Map (db m25604) HM
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150 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — NARTS Test Area D & E Historic Districts (1946-1989)
On Snake Hill Road.
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
151 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Naval Commander's Home
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
152 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Quarters 114
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
153 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — The Cannon Gate
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
154 New Jersey, Morris County, Dover, Picatinny Arsenal — Walton Burial GroundIn Memoriam — Hessian Cemetery —
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
155 New Jersey, Morris County, East Hanover, East Hanover Township — Halfway House
On Old Mt Pleasant Avenue.
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
156 New Jersey, Morris County, East Hanover, East Hanover Township — Hanover Presbyterian Church
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
157 New Jersey, Morris County, East Hanover, East Hanover Township — Hanover Presbyterian Church & Unknown Continental Soldiers
On Old Mt Pleasant Avenue at Hanover Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Mt Pleasant Avenue.
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158 New Jersey, Morris County, East Hanover, East Hanover Township — Morris County
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
159 New Jersey, Morris County, East Hanover, East Hanover Township — Old ParsonageCirca 1757
On Hanover Road.
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
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160 New Jersey, Morris County, East Hanover, East Hanover Township — The First School
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   -   1976Map (db m32285) HM
161 New Jersey, Morris County, Flanders — Flanders Historic District
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
162 New Jersey, Morris County, Flanders — Flanders-Drakestown Road Stone Arch Bridge
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
163 New Jersey, Morris County, Flanders — Mount Olive Village
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
164 New Jersey, Morris County, Florham Park — Columbia School District   No. 51866
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
165 New Jersey, Morris County, Florham Park — Hedges – Fish HomesteadCirca 1751
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
166 New Jersey, Morris County, Green Village — Chatham Township Vietnam Memorial
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
167 New Jersey, Morris County, Green Village — Dickson's Mill Pond
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
168 New Jersey, Morris County, Green Village — Elias Boudinot HouseCirca 1760
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
169 New Jersey, Morris County, Green Village — Green Village
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
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170 New Jersey, Morris County, Green Village — Green Village Vietnam War Memorial
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
171 New Jersey, Morris County, Green Village — Greenhouse IndustryCirca 1880 - 1999
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
172 New Jersey, Morris County, Hanover — Village Of Malapardisca 1735
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
173 New Jersey, Morris County, Hanover, Hanover Township — A Good Place for a Halt
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
174 New Jersey, Morris County, Hanover, Hanover Township — The Seeing Eye1931 - 1965
On Whippany Road (County Route 511) at Met Life Way, on the right when traveling north on Whippany Road.
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175 New Jersey, Morris County, Hanover, Hanover Township — Village of Monroe1715
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
176 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — A heritage of hearthsMorristown National Historical Park
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
177 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — A Revolutionary Winter
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
178 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — A Trash PitMorristown National Historical Park
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
179 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Anderson Woods
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
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180 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Captain Adam Bettin
On Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of Captain Adam Bettin Shot in the Mutiny Jan.1, 1781. Erected by the Morristown Chapter D.A.R.Map (db m8860) HM
181 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Guards
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
182 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Hand’s BrigadeMorristown National Historical Park
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
183 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Inspections
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
184 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Officer’s Hut [Replica]
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
185 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — On the lineMorristown National Historical Park
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
186 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — RHIPMorristown National Historical Park
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
187 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — RoadsMorristown National Historical Park
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
188 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Settling in
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
189 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Soldier’s Hut [Replica]
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
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190 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Sons of Saint PatrickThe Irish at Jockey Hollow — Morristown National Historical Park —
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
191 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Stark’s Brigade
Near Jockey Hollow Road, on the left when traveling south.
Stark’s Brigade occupied this slope.Map (db m25540) HM
192 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — Stark’s BrigadeMorristown National Historical Park
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
193 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The Connecticut LineMorristown National Historical Park
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
194 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The First Maryland BrigadeMorristown National Historical Park
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
195 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The Grand Parade
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
196 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The Guerin HouseMorristown National Historical Park
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
197 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The New York BrigadeMorristown National Historical Park
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
198 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The Old Camp RoadMorristown National Historical Park
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
199 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The Pennsylvania Line
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
200 New Jersey, Morris County, Harding — The Second Maryland BrigadeMorristown National Historical Park
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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