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

German Valley

1664-1964

Photographed By Alan Edelson, February 25, 2013

1. German Valley Marker

Inscription. Settled by German groups about 1740. Union Church of logs, 1747, stone, 1774. Renamed Long Valley during first world war.

Erected 1964 by New Jersey Tercentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 47.137′ N, 74° 46.824′ W. Marker was in Long Valley, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker was on Schooley's Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Long Valley NJ 07853, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named German Valley (here, next to this marker); German Valley Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); German Valley School Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Union Church

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Obadiah Latourette Grist and Saw Mill (about 600 feet away); Schooley's Mountain Historic District (approx. 2.1 miles away); Washington Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Site of Schooley's Mountain Mineral Spring (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Valley.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, February 25, 2013

2. German Valley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2013, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2023, by Eileen Stokes of Stephensburg, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2013, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.