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

Ralston District of Mendham

circa 1742

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009

1. Ralston District of Mendham Marker

Inscription. Logan's grist mill supplied food to Washington's troops during Jockey Hollow encampment. John Ralston, early industrialist, occupied the manor house 1786-1819, and operated the general store, subsequently a post office 1892-1941.

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list.

Location. 40° 46.261′ N, 74° 37.487′ W. Marker is in Mendham, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Roxiticus Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 24. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mendham NJ 07945, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ralston New Jersey (here, next to this marker); Cider Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lebbeus Dod House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mendham Township War Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Black Horse Inn (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Phoenix House (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Angel Tree

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Hilltop Church (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mendham.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009

2. Ralston District of Mendham Marker

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009

3. Ralston District of Mendham Marker

Marker on opposite side of road pointing to historical marker on opposite side of road.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,279 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.