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

Continental Army Encampments

• 1776 – 1782 •

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

1. Continental Army Encampments Marker

Inscription. Sansay House in which reception was given Lafayette on his return here July 14, 1825.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1880.

Location. 40° 47.695′ N, 74° 28.894′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on DeHart Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on DeHart Street, between South Street and Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 the North Atlantic Region,

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: Sansay House (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Lewis Condict House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Continental Store on the Green (about 700 feet away); The Green - 1715 (about 700 feet away); The Alexander Carmichael House (about 700 feet away); Mt. Kemble Home (about 700 feet away); Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown (about 800 feet away); Arnold’s Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

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Marker on the Sansay House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

2. Marker on the Sansay House

Marker can be seen here, to the right of the front door of the Sansay House.

DeHart Street Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

3. DeHart Street Marker

Sansay House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

4. Sansay House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.