Morris Township in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Continental Army Encampment at Morristown
1777 1781
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 27, 2008
1. The Artillery Park Marker
The artillery under Gen. Henry Knox and the artificers under Col. Jeduthan Baldwin were encamped on this hillside during 1779-80. The soldiers were housed in huts. The guns were parked along this road. The horses were pastured in what is now Burnham Park.
Number 59 – American Legion
November 11, 1932
Erected 1932 by American Legion - Post Number 59.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1880.
Location. 40° 47.974′ N, 74° 29.869′ W. Marker is in Morris Township, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on Mendham Avenue (County Route 510), on the right when traveling west. 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: Park of Artillery (here, next to this marker); Morristown Military Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Continental Army Encampment (approx. Ό mile away); Thomas Paine (approx. Ό mile away); Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
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Also see . . .
1. Major General Henry Knox. Knox biography from the American Revolution website. (Submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Morristown National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 27, 2008
2. Marker on Mendham Avenue
The marker is located across the street from Burnham Park, where the artillery horses were kept during the encampment.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 27, 2008
3. Site of Knox's Artillery Park
Two markers for Knox's Artillery Park are found at this location.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
4. Morristown Soldier Huts
Huts such as these were constructed on the hillside behind the marker. These huts are located several miles south of the marker, in the Jockey Hollow Unit of the Morristown National Historical Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,573 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
