Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Continental Army Encampments
· 1776 1782 ·
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
1. Continental Army Encampments Marker
Site of Norris or Dickerson Tavern,
in which Benedict Arnold was tried
December 23, 1779 – January 26, 1780.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1998.
Location. 40° 48.008′ N, 74° 28.78′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Spring Street and MLK Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, 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: Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Family Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Court House and Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Baptist Church on the Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); The French are Coming (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Morristown Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Presbyterian Church on the Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morris County Civil War Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
Also see . . . Biography of Benedict Arnold, including information on his trial. (Submitted on May 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
2. Continental Army Encampments Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
3. Marker in Morristown
Marker can be seen here on the corner of the building. It is located a few blocks northeast of the Morristown Green.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,566 times since then and 430 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
