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

Mead Hall

1836

Photographed by Alan Edelson, July 12, 2010

1. Mead Hall Marker

Inscription. Greek Revival mansion, built by William Gibbons, part of estate, "The Forest". Purchased 1868 by Daniel Drew for Drew Theological Seminary. Mansion named for Roxanne Mead Drew.
New Jersey Register of Historic Places

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 40° 45.75′ N, 74° 25.46′ W. Marker is in Madison, New Jersey, in Morris County. It can be reached from Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located on the grounds of Drew University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison NJ 07940, 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: Francis Asbury (within shouting distance of this marker); Bottle Hill Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Former James Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sayre Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Madison (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lafayette’s Tour (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bethel A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Miller's Station (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

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sectionhead>Another marker is no longer nearby. Sayre House (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, July 12, 2010

2. Mead Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,103 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.