New Vernon in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Tramp House
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010
1. The Tramp House Marker
Moved to this site in 1988 by the Harding Township Historical Society, the structure originally stood on land now in the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and formerly the farm of Joseph Hilbert, overseer of the poor for Passaic Township.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 40° 44.614′ N, 74° 29.662′ W. Marker is in New Vernon, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Village Road and Millbrook Road, on the right when traveling east on Village Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Village Road, New Vernon NJ 07976, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Vernon Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Harding Township 9-11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washingtons Route from Princeton to Morristown (approx. Ό mile away); Von Zuben Field (approx. 0.7 miles away); Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
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More about this marker. The house and marker are located behind the Tunis-Ellicks House & Museum
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010
2. The Tramp House
Marker is to the right of the door
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010
3. The Tramp House - Rear
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010
4. The Tramp House
As seen from the road, behind the New Vernon Historic District Marker, #8880
Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010
5. The Tunis - Ellicks House & Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,083 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
