Picatinny Arsenal in Dover in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Quarters 114

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

1. Quarters 114 Marker

Inscription.
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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 40° 56.453′ N, 74° 33.963′ W. Marker is in Dover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Picatinny Arsenal. It is on Farley Lane just west of Parker Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the grounds of the Picatinny Arsenal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover NJ 07801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: M119 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Lightweight 155mm Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); M198 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Administration and Research Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); M1A1 Pack Howitzer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Middle Forge (about 300 feet away); Historical Exhibit (about 300 feet away); M153 - Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

2. Quarters 114 Marker

The marker can be seen to the left of the front door.

Commander’s Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

3. Commander’s Residence

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.