Rockaway in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Picatinny Arsenal
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2012
1. Picatinny Arsenal Marker
Established in 1880 as War Departments first official powder depot. Site of 18th century Mt. Hope Ironworks. Major explosion devastated base 1926. Since 1977 major armament research and development center.
Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 54.95′ N, 74° 34.874′ W. Marker is in Rockaway, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Route 15 N and Parker Road, on the right when traveling north on Route 15 N. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockaway NJ 07866, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Morris Canal (approx. 1.1 miles away); Port Oram Community (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Babbit-Mathews House (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Cannon Gate (approx. 1.4 miles away); Richard Mine (approx. 1½ miles away); Administration and Research Historic District (approx. 1.9 miles away); Middle Forge
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Also see . . . Picatinny Arsenal. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2012
2. Picatinny Arsenal Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2012
3. Picatinny Arsenal Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2012
4. Marker on Route 15
The Picatinny Arsenal marker is located in the northbound lane of NJ Route 15 (seen at left).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2012
5. Entrance to Picatinny Arsenal
The marker is located at the entrance to Picatinny Arsenal.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 1, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
