Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Continental Army Encampments at Morristown
1777 1781
On this site the Commander in Chief’s Guard was encamped from December 1779 to June 1780. The Guard was reorganized in Morristown during the first encampment in 1777 and again in 1780. Washington made his headquarters in the Ford House opposite. Erected in 1932 by Tempe Wicke Society Children of the American Revolution
Erected 1932 by Tempe Wicke Society Children of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1780.
Location. 40° 47.752′ N, 74° 27.964′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Morris Avenue and Washington Avenue, on the right on Morris Avenue. Marker is located near the equestrian statue of Washington and across the street from Ford's Mansion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07963, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Path to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Headquarters Museum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Powder Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Site (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
Also see . . . Morristown. National Park Service site. (Submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,924 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.