Washington in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Morris Canal
Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 13, 2009
1. Morris Canal Marker
National Register Landmark
Canal Crossed Here
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Morris Canal series list.
Location. 40° 45.245′ N, 75° 1.559′ W. Marker is in Washington, New Jersey, in Warren County. Marker is on Little Philadelphia Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington NJ 07882, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Franklin Township Veterans Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mary Catherine Phillips (approx. 1.9 miles away); Sister Mary Miranda C.S.S.F. (approx. 2 miles away); Revolutionary Artillery Site (approx. 2˝ miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Musconetcong River Valley Double Lime Kiln (approx. 2.9 miles away); St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church (approx. 3˝ miles away); Historic Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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2. General View of Canal Bed - Washington Vicinity
Washington is one of many areas which still has visible traces of the Morris Canal, one of only a few amphibious canal systems built in the United States.
Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)
HAER NJ,21-PHIL,1-G-
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Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)
HAER NJ,21-PHIL,1-G-
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Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 13, 2009
3. Remains of Morris Canal
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 30, 2009. 3. submitted on April 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
