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

Gibbons Horse Barn

Circa 1834

Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 3, 2009

1. Gibbons Horse Barn Marker

Inscription. William Gibbons, prominent racing patron, built stable to house his thoroughbred racehorses, including Fashion, "Queen of the American Turf". Barn is outstanding example of an early 19th century horse barn.

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Sports. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list.

Location. 40° 45.196′ N, 74° 26.985′ W. Marker is near Chatham, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on Loantaka Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatham NJ 07928, 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 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

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Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Loantaka Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loantaka School - Spring Valley School (approx. half a mile away); Dickson's Mill Pond (approx. 0.8 miles away); Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown (approx. one mile away); The Cockrem Farm (approx. one mile away); Chatham Township Vietnam Memorial (approx. one mile away); Green Village (approx. one mile away); Green Village Vietnam War Memorial (approx. one mile away).

Gibbons Horse Barn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 3, 2009

2. Gibbons Horse Barn and Marker

Gibbons Horse Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 3, 2009

3. Gibbons Horse Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,575 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on February 18, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.