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
to perpetuate the memory of her soldiers and sailors,
who fell during the great Civil War.
who fell martyrs for Union and Liberty.
of those who fell in her defence.
who fall in a just cause.
Erected 1871 by People of Morris County.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 47.825′ N, 74° 28.834′ W. Monument is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It 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. Monument is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument 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: The Presbyterian Church on the Green (a few steps from this marker); This Morristown Green (a few steps from this marker); The French are Coming (a few steps from this marker);
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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.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
2. Front of Morris County Civil War Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
3. Back of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
4. Right of Monument
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
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 March 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,257 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
