Bloomfield in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Morris Canal

1824 - 1924

— National Register Landmark —

Morris Canal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James True, September 14, 2011

1. Morris Canal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

At this location the canal crossed Second River on a wooden aqueduct. The aqueduct and canal's five-foot depth made this a popular summer diving and swimming spot for Bloomfield's youth.

Erected by Township of Bloomfield.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Morris Canal series list.

Location. 40° 47.389′ N, 74° 11.345′ W. Marker is in Bloomfield, New Jersey, in Essex County. Marker is on Newark Avenue west of Berkeley Avenue when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomfield NJ 07003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Davis Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); German Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bloomfield Centennial War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph Bloomfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Col. Thomas Cadmus House

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Belleville Copper Rolling Mill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Branch Brook Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomfield.

Photographed By James True, September 14, 2011

2. Morris Canal Marker

Second River near the Morris Canal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James True, September 14, 2011

3. Second River near the Morris Canal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.