Netcong in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Morris Canal
The Morris Canal was built in 1825 completed 1831, cost $2,000,000. Enlargement 1840-5 including this reservoir increased cost to $3,400,000, and further improvements, 1846 - 1860, to $5,100,000. there were 28 locks and 23 inclined planes. In crossing the state a boat travelled 2,134 feet vertically and 102.15 miles horizontal, requiring ten days for a round trip.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 40° 54.117′ N, 74° 42.281′ W. Marker is in Netcong, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on New Jersey Route 183 just south of Main Street (County Road 601), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Route 183, Netcong NJ 07857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Musconetcong Dam (here, next to this marker); The Church In The Glen (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I, II and Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lake Musconetcong (about 400 feet away); The Palace Theatre (about 500 feet away); Stanhope, New Jersey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Hugh Allen Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Netcong.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
