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

Brookside Historic District

"Water Street"

Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010

1. Brookside Historic District Marker

Inscription. Water power and natural resources made this a busy industrial village from the early 18th century through 1900. Visible today are waterways that powered sawmills, grist mills, wagon shops, a glass factory, and cottage industries.

Erected by Morris County Heritage 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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 40° 47.68′ N, 74° 34.057′ W. Marker is in Mendham, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on E. Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mendham NJ 07945, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mendham Township War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bockoven Farm (approx. half a mile away); Rockaway Valley Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Continental Army Encampment at Morristown (approx. 2.1 miles away); Uncovered History: The Soldiers’ Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sons of Saint Patrick

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); The Pennsylvania Line (approx. 2.1 miles away); Settling in (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mendham.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010

2. Brookside Historic District Marker

Brookside Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, October 11, 2010

3. Brookside Post Office

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 1,146 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.