Long Valley in Washington Township in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Drakestown

Photographed By Alan Edelson, September 14, 2009

1. Drakestown Marker

Inscription. This village spanning Mt. Olive and Washington Townships arose after Ebenezer Drake bought 200 acres here in 1759. An early tavern closed by the mid-1800s. By 1837 a school, store, and post office served local farm families. The 1855 Methodist Church became the center of the community.

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 40° 50.67′ N, 74° 46.905′ W. Marker is in Washington Township, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Long Valley. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hackettstown NJ 07840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Flanders-Drakestown Road Stone Arch Bridge (approx. 1½ miles away); Blue Ridge Post 164 World War I Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Union Cemetery Memorial to the Unknown Dead (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sea Wolf (approx. 2.2 miles away); Hackettstown Civil War Monument

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); Old Presbyterian Burial Ground (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hackettstown Vietnam Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); Lt. and Mrs. Robert Wilson (approx. 2½ miles away).

Photographed By Alan Edelson, September 14, 2009

2. Drakestown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,171 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.