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

Village of Monroe

1715

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 2, 2010

1. Village of Monroe Marker

Inscription. Founded by Demas Ford, this
village was located on the King’s
Road (now Whippany Road) and
became a stagecoach stop
between Morristown and
Whippany.

Erected by Township of Hanover Landmark Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list.

Location. 40° 48.508′ N, 74° 26.41′ W. Marker is near Hanover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Hanover Township. Marker is on Whippany Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on Whippany Road, between Park Avenue and Mt. Vernon Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 Whippany Road, Whippany NJ 07981, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fordville (approx. 0.4 miles away); Whippany Farm (approx. ¾ mile away); A Good Place for a Halt (approx. one mile away); Village Of Cedar Knolls (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Seeing Eye (approx. 1.3 miles away); Acorn Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named

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Acorn Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); Constitution Tree (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.

Also see . . . Historic Markers/Historic Preservation. Morris County Heritage Commission. (Submitted on October 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 2, 2010

2. Village of Monroe Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 2, 2010

3. Village of Monroe Marker

Marker on Whippany Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 2, 2010

4. Marker on Whippany Road

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.