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

Lebbeus Dod House

circa 1750

 
 
Lebbeus Dod House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009
1. Lebbeus Dod House Marker
Inscription. Lebbeus Dod, Captain of the Morris County Militia during the Revolution; also renowned craftsman noted for his clocks and mathematical instruments.
 
Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceWar, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list.
 
Location. 40° 46.503′ N, 74° 36.306′ W. Marker is in Mendham, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on West Main Street (New Jersey Route 24), on the right when traveling west. 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: Black Horse Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Phoenix House (approx. Ό mile away); Mendham Township War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); The Angel Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hilltop Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ralston New Jersey (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ralston District of Mendham (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cider Mill (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mendham.
 
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The Nearby Thompson House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009
2. The Nearby Thompson House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,004 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
 
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Jun. 14, 2026