Vernon in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Denton-Wallace House

(c. 1845)

By Raymond Siwek, November 10, 2020

1. Denton-Wallace House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Home of notable Vernon merchants and postmasters Richard S. Denton Jr. (b.1818) and his grandson Richard Denton Wallace (b. 1874), owned by their family for over 150 years.

Erected by Vernon Township.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 11.939′ N, 74° 29.04′ W. Marker is in Vernon, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of McAfee Vernon Road (New Jersey Route 94) and Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on McAfee Vernon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 McAfee Vernon Road, Vernon NJ 07462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Thomas Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Cedar Crest Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sand Hill Road and Route 94 (approx. 1.4 miles away); Price's Switch Schoolhouse (approx. 2.6 miles away); High Breeze Farm (approx. 3.7 miles away); Orange County (approx. 4.1 miles

By Raymond Siwek, November 10, 2020

2. Denton-Wallace House Marker

away in New York); New Milford (approx. 4.4 miles away in New York); Amity Church (approx. 5.1 miles away in New York). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vernon.

Denton-Wallace House and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Raymond Siwek, November 10, 2020

3. Denton-Wallace House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2020, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2020, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.