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

First Baptist Church Of Morristown

Photographed by Raymond Siwek, July 31, 2024

1. First Baptist Church Of Morristown Marker

Inscription.
Founded in 1752. It is one of the oldest churches in the state. Its first pastor was John Gano. Later personal chaplain to George Washington. Built in the Romanesque Revival style. This is the church's fourth edifice, dating from 1892. In 2000, a fire destroyed the interior, since restored faithfully.

Morris County Heritage Commission
New Jersey Register of Historic Places

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.

Location. 40° 47.888′ N, 74° 29.007′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Cattano Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Washington St, Morristown NJ 07960, 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

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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: Morris County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Morris County, NJ (within shouting distance of this marker); Arnold Tavern (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arnold’s Tavern (about 600 feet away); Court House and Jail (about 600 feet away); The Baptist Church on the Green (about 700 feet away); The Green - 1715 (about 700 feet away); Continental Store on the Green (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

Photographed by Raymond Siwek

2. First Baptist Church Of Morristown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2024, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 31, 2024. 2. submitted on July 27, 2024, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.