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

Morris County Civil War Monument

1871

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

1. Morris County Civil War Monument Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Front):Erected by the people of Morris County,
to perpetuate the memory of her soldiers and sailors,
who fell during the great Civil War.
(Back of Monument):In honor of our heroic dead,
who fell martyrs for Union and Liberty.
(Right Side):A grateful County mourns the loss
of those who fell in her defence.
(Left Side):Their memory shall never fade,
who fall in a just cause.

Erected 1871 by People of Morris County.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 40° 47.825′ N, 74° 28.834′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of S Park Place (County Route 124) and E Park Place, on the left when traveling south on S Park Place. Marker is located on the Morristown Green. 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 distance of this marker. The Presbyterian Church on the Green (a few steps from this

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marker); This Morristown Green (a few steps from this marker); The French are Coming (a few steps from this marker); Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexander Carmichael House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Baptist Church on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Store on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House and Jail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

More about this monument. The monument includes an obelisk topped by a Civil War soldier. Battles involving Morris County soldiers are listed on the sides of the monument, including Atlanta, Ft. Donelson, Cold Harbor, Shiloh, Wilderness, Malvern Hill, Roanoke, Winchester, Gettysburg, Antietam, Vicksburg and Appomattox. It is also flanked by four cannons.

Front of Morris County Civil War Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

2. Front of Morris County Civil War Monument

Back of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

3. Back of Monument

Right of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

4. Right of Monument

Left of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

5. Left of Monument

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

6. Morris County Civil War Monument Marker

Monument on Morristown Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

7. Monument on Morristown Green

Morris County Civil War Monument is seen here on the Morristown Green. The three figures in the foreground are statues of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and the Marquis de Lafayette.

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 1,534 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.