Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Green - 1715

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006

1. The Green - 1715 marker

Inscription. Site of Morris County's two earliest court houses. The Green, purchased in 1816 from the Presbyterian Church, owned and continuously administered by the trustees of the Morristown Green.

Erected 1976 by National Register of Historic Places/New Jersey Register of Historic Places/Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 40° 47.802′ N, 74° 28.89′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of W Park Place (County Highway 124) and Market Street, on the left when traveling south on W Park Place. Marker is located on the western end of 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. Continental Store on the Green (a few steps from this marker); The Alexander Carmichael House (within shouting distance of this marker); Arnold’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Arnold Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Baptist Church on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House and Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The French are Coming (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

Also see . . . Morris County Heritage Commission. Morris County website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

The Morristown Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006

2. The Morristown Green

Patriot Goodbye image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006

3. Patriot Goodbye

This statue, located near The Green marker, depicts a Revolutionar War soldier taking leave of his family.

Looking West on the Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2008

4. Looking West on the Green

Photo looks west from the center of the Green, in the direction of the marker.

Looking East on the Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2008

5. Looking East on the Green

Photo looks east from the center of the Green, in the direction of the Presbyterian Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,440 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on April 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.