Harding in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A heritage of hearths
Morristown National Historical Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 12, 2009
1. A heritage of hearths Marker
Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line built these hearths in the winter of 1779-1780.The rest of the encampment vanished decades ago, victims of disuse and decay. These huts are copies, based partly on the ghosts of post holes and foundation logs still found in the ground. But only the hearths survived just as they were then.
The little mementos – buttons, knives, pipe stems – have all been sifted out of the ground and studied to recapture the life of Washington’s soldiers.
Erected by Morristown National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 46.5′ N, 74° 32.071′ W. Marker is in Harding, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker can be reached from Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in the Jockey Hollow Unit of Morristown National Historical Park, on the yellow trail behind the reconstructed soldier huts. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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More about this marker. The background of the marker features a picture of two soldiers building a hearth inside of a soldier hut.
Also see . . . Morristown National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on December 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 12, 2009
2. Marker in Jockey Hollow
A hearth of one of the soldier huts used by the Pennsylvania troops in the Continential Army during the 1779-80 winter encampment can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 12, 2009
3. Marker on the Soldier Hut Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 12, 2009
4. Soldier Hut Site
One of the huts built by the Continental Army during the winter of 1779-80 was found at this location.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
5. Reconstructed Soldier Huts
These Soldier Huts have been reconstructed a short distance from the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
6. Interior of Soldier Hut
This view of the interior of this soldier hut shows the hearth and cots. Twelve soldiers occupied huts like this one.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
