Harding in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Guerin House
Morristown National Historical Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
1. The Guerin House Marker
When Washington’s soldiers camped in Jockey Hollow, they occupied parts of blacksmith Joshua Guerin’s land. Parts of this house stood here then.
Erected by Morristown National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 46.495′ N, 74° 31.428′ W. Marker is in Harding, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Jockey Hollow Road and Sugarloaf Road, on the right when traveling south on Jockey Hollow Road. Marker is in Morristown National Historical Park, along the tour road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, 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: The New York Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); A heritage of hearths (approx. 0.6 miles away); Guards (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Grand Parade (approx. 0.6 miles away); Inspections (approx. 0.6 miles away); Officer’s Hut [Replica] (approx. 0.6 miles away); Soldier’s Hut [Replica] (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Pennsylvania Line (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harding.
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Also see . . . Morristown National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on July 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
2. Marker in Jockey Hollow
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
3. The Guerin House
This house includes portions that stood here during the 1779-80 encampment of the Continental Army. At that time, it was occupied by Joshua Guerin, a farmer and blacksmith of French Huguenot descent. Today, it serves as a residence for the park superintendent.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
4. Morristown National Historical Park
The Guerin House is located at the northern entrance to the Jockey Hollow Unit of the Morristown National Historical Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,073 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
