Harding Township in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mt. Kemble-Glen Alpin

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

1. Mt. Kemble-Glen Alpin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1847 Gothic Revival villa,
“Mount Kemble,” built for
Henry and Frances Duer
Hoyt on the site of the
house of colonial official
Peter Kemble, reluctant
host to Continental Army.
Renamed “Glen Alpin” by
David H. McAlpin in 1885.

Erected 1984 by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series list.

Location. 40° 45.296′ N, 74° 31.548′ W. Marker is in Harding Township, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on Mt. Kemble Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Vernon NJ 07976, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jockey Hollow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson Woods (approx. 0.2 miles away); On the line

Marker on Mt. Kemble Avenue image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

2. Marker on Mt. Kemble Avenue

(approx. 0.8 miles away); The Connecticut Line (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stark’s Brigade (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Stark’s Brigade (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Stark’s Brigade (approx. 0.8 miles away); Remembering the Past: Stark’s Brigade Monument circa 1900 (approx. 0.8 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Glen Alpin Report: History. Harding township Civic Association. (Submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

2. Glen Alpin House. Article about the protection of the historic Glen Alpin residence. (Submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

3. Historic Markers/Historic Preservation. Morris County Heritage Commission. (Submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

Glen Alpin House image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

3. Glen Alpin House

Peter Kemble, president of the Royal Council of New Jersey under Royal Governor William Franklin, built a manor house here in the 1750’s. This current house was a replacement for that one.

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

4. Glen Alpin House

When the Continental Army encamped in nearby Jockey Hollow in the winter of 1779-1780, the house on this site was occupied by General William Smallwood, a principal general in the American Army and later a Governor of Maryland. In the winter of 1780-1781, it was the quarters of General Anthony Wayne.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.