Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Site
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
1. Historic Site Marker
a gunpowder mill on this site
provided this critical commodity
to General Washingtons troops.
It was one of only three sources
of gunpowder available to them
during this time.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 40° 47.974′ N, 74° 27.756′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It can be reached from the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Kary Way, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the woods on the bank of the Whippany River. 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: Powder Mill (here, next to this marker); Constitution Tree (approx. Ό mile away); Acorn Hall (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Acorn Hall (approx. Ό mile away); Washingtons Headquarters Museum (approx. Ό mile away); Ford Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Path to History (approx. 0.3 miles away); Continental Army Encampments at Morristown (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
2. Historic Site Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
3. Marker in Morristown
The Whippany River, which provided power to the powder mill, can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
4. Marker on the Patriots' Path
The marker is seen here along the Patriots' Path on the banks of the Whippany River.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 7, 2011
5. Patriots' Path
The marker can be reached by following the Patriots Path to the Whippany River. The trailhead is located behind Acorn Hall.
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 745 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
