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
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 permanently removed. It was located near 40° 47.137′ N, 74° 46.824′ W. Marker was in Long Valley, New Jersey, in Morris County. It 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 marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 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 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 25, 2013
2. German Valley Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2013, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 699 times since then and 16 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.
