Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The French are Coming
and
Colonel Alexander Hamilton
are advised at Morristown by
the Marquis de Lafayette
that the French are coming to
support the American cause.
May 10, 1780
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1780.
Location. 40° 47.834′ N, 74° 28.844′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on South Park Place, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the Morristown Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morris County Civil War Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Presbyterian Church on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); This Morristown Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Baptist Church on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House and Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexander Carmichael House (within shouting distance of this marker); Arnold’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,444 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on July 14, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on June 25, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.