Hanover Township in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Seeing Eye
1931 - 1965
Photographed by Ira Feller, September 28, 2021
1. The Seeing Eye Marker
was headquartered on this site from
1931 to 1965. More than 3000 students
and 4600 dog guides received
their training in Whippany.
Erected by Township of Hanover Landmark Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 40° 49.11′ N, 74° 25.128′ W. Marker is near Hanover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Hanover Township. It is at the intersection of Whippany Road (County Route 511) and Met Life Way, on the right when traveling north on Whippany Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 MetLife Way, Whippany NJ 07981, 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 walking distance of this marker: Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Melville Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Good Place for a Halt (approx. 0.3 miles away); Village of Whippany (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Iron Works (approx. 0.4 miles away); 56-Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R.R. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Earle Richard Henriquez-Gil, Sr. (approx. half a mile away); Pennsylvania Railroad Watch Box (approx. half a mile away).
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024
2. The Seeing Eye Marker
Marker is to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
