Harding Township near Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jockey Hollow
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
1. Jockey Hollow Marker
coldest of the War
the Patriot Army camped
in these hills, smaller
forces stayed until 1782.
Erected 1964 by State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 40° 45.251′ N, 74° 31.588′ W. Marker is near Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Harding Township. Marker is on Mt Kemble Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Vernon NJ 07976, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mt. Kemble-Glen Alpin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson Woods (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Connecticut Line (approx. 0.8 miles away); On the line (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stark’s Brigade (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Stark’s Brigade (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Stark’s Brigade (approx. 0.9 miles away); Remembering the Past: Stark’s Brigade Monument circa 1900 (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
Also see . . .
1. Morristown National Historical Park
this page online
2. The Mutiny of the Pennsylvania and Jersey Line. Story of the January, 1781 mutiny at the Jockey Hollow Encampment. (Submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional commentary.
1. Jockey Hollow Sign
This sign has been missing for the past several months
— Submitted November 29, 2013, by Robert Wong of Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
2. Marker on Tempe Wick Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
3. Morristown National Historical Park
The Jockey Hollow Unit of the Morristown National Historical Park is located just down the road from the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
4. Soldier Huts at Jockey Hollow
During the bitter winter of 1779-80, the Continental Army stayed in huts such as these, which are located in Morristown National Historical Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
