Madison in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sayre Homestead
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
1. Sayre Homestead Marker
General Anthony Wayne
This house was occupied by
General Anthony Wayne while
the Continental Army was
encamped in Loantaka Valley,
1777.
Olaced by
Loantaka Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
October 22, 1936
Erected 1936 by Daughters of the American Revolution - Loantaka Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1936.
Location. 40° 45.771′ N, 74° 24.949′ W. Marker is in Madison, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on Ridgedale Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Ridgedale Avenue, Madison NJ 07940, 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: Bottle Hill Tavern (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former James Library (approx. Ό mile away); Bethel A.M.E. Church (approx. Ό mile away); James Madison (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lafayettes Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away); Miller's Station (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sayre House (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
2. Sayre Homestead Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
3. Sayre Homestead
This house was built in 1745 by Daniel Sayre. In addition to Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne, it was visited by many other important people, including Rev. James Caldwell, the Fighting Parson.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
4. Second Sayre Homestead Marker
of this property
is protected by the
New Jersey Historic Trust
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,062 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
