East Hanover Township in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Morris County
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2010
1. Morris County Marker
and Continental Army encamped
here, 1777, and 1779 – 1780. Major
iron-producing center in the
nation during the 19th century.
Erected 1979 by Morris County Heritage Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 40° 49.669′ N, 74° 20.115′ W. Marker is near East Hanover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in East Hanover Township. Marker is at the intersection of Eagle Rock Road and River Road, on the right when traveling west on Eagle Rock Road. Marker is on the west side of the bridge over the Passaic River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Hanover NJ 07936, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Halfway House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Hanover Presbyterian Church & Unknown Continental Soldiers (approx. 2.4 miles away); Hanover Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); The First School (approx. 2.4 miles away); Old Parsonage
this page online
Also see . . . Morris County Heritage Commission. Morris County website entry (Submitted on July 23, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2010
2. Marker on Eagle Rock Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2010
3. Morris County Marker
Marker is at the bridge over the Passaic River.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 858 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
