Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Alexander Carmichael House
“To Catch a Spy”
— The Morristown Green —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
1. The Alexander Carmichael House Marker
The Alexander Carmichael House located on the corner of South Street and the Green at what is now 42 Park Place, was occupied by General Nathaniel Greene. Colonel Alexander Hamilton met there with a suspected spy. He had prepared an exaggerated Table of Strength of the Army to fool the British. Excusing himself for an errand, he left the document in the office. When he came back the Table of Strength was gone, as was the man, now confirmed as being a double agent.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 47.801′ N, 74° 28.857′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker can be reached from S Park Place, on the left when traveling east. 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. Continental Store on the Green (a few steps from this marker); Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green - 1715 (within shouting distance
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More about this marker. A picture of the Alexander Carmichael House appears on the upper left of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
2. Marker on the Morristown Green
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,142 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
