Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown
By Order of General Washington 1779
— The Morristown Green —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
1. Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown Marker
Bridge Street is now Speedwell Ave.
Basking Ridge Road is now Bank St.
Jockey Hollow Road is now Washington St.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 40° 47.816′ N, 74° 28.856′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker can be reached from N Park Place, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at the center of 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 Alexander Carmichael House (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Store on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); The French are Coming (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presbyterian Church on the Green (within shouting
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More about this marker. The marker features a map downtown Morristown based on Maj. Erskine’s survey. The location of the current Green, where the marker is found, is indicated, as well as the following sites: Benedict Arnold Trial, Baptist Church, Arnold Tavern, Court House and Jail, Presbyterian Church, Rev. Timothy Johnes (House), Washington Headquarters, Continental Store House, Col. William DeHart House and Alexander Carmichael House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
2. Morristown Marker
The three figures in the background to the right are statues of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and the Marquis de Lafayette.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
3. Marker on the Morristown Green
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 12, 2009
4. Washington's Headquarters
During the winter encampment of 1779-80, Gen. Washington made his headquarters in this house, the home of Mrs. Jacob Ford, Jr. The location of the house is indicated on the marker.
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 887 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
