Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lay of the Land
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2008
1. The Lay of the Land Marker
The Watchung Mountains belong to a chain of ridges running from New Brunswick to West Point. They shielded the army from the British in New York City and helped protect the roads from Philadelphia to New England by way of West Point.Located in a long valley west of the mountains, Morristown became an army supply center. Connecting roads brought in supplies from the surrounding region. Local rivers powered iron forges, grist mills, sawmills, and a gunpowder mill; all providing essential supplies for the army.
Erected by Morristown National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 47.636′ N, 74° 29.27′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker can be reached from Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in Morristown National Historical Park, in the Fort Nonsense section, off Chestnut Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morristown (here, next to this marker); The Upper Redoubt (a few steps from this marker); Fort Nonsense (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Nonsense (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alarm Beacon (within shouting distance of this marker); Chain of Signal Beacons (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Kemble Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
Also see . . . Fort Nonsense. Morristown National Historical Park. (Submitted on April 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2008
2. Marker in Fort Nonsense
Morristown is visible from this site, as it was when the Continental Army was stationed here.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2008
3. Morristown National Historical Park Marker
Marker is located on a small walking trail in the Fort Nonsense unit of the Morristown National Historical Park.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2008
4. Cannon Overlooking Morristown
This site was selected for a fort because of its strategic location above Morristown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,064 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
