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

A Revolutionary Winter

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

1. A Revolutionary Winter Marker

This same marker can be found at several different locations within Morristown National Historic Park.

Inscription. Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the suffering of the Continental Army during the terrible winter encampment of 1779-1780. It commemorates also the ability and leadership of George Washington.

The main part of Washington’s army camped in Jockey Hollow during that winter. There were no smiling fields and shady trails – just snow and cols, bitter cold. The rural comfort of Henry Wick’s farm sheltered many of the cols 10,000 who camped in huts and prayed for spring.

Erected by Morristown National Historical Park.

Location. 40° 46.466′ N, 74° 32.225′ W. Marker is in Harding, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in Morristown National Historical Park, along the tour road, at the Pennsylvania Brigade encampment stop. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pennsylvania Line (here, next to this marker); Settling in (here, next to this marker); Sons of Saint Patrick (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier’s Hut [Replica]

Marker in Jockey Hollow image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

2. Marker in Jockey Hollow

The Revolutionary Winter marker is seen to the left in this photo.

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Continental Army Encampment at Morristown (about 400 feet away); Officer’s Hut [Replica] (about 400 feet away); A heritage of hearths (about 700 feet away); Inspections (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harding.

More about this marker. A picture of General George Washington appears on the right side of the marker. A map of Morristown Nation Historical Park is featured on the left side of the marker.

Also see . . . Morristown National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on June 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

Categories. • Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary •

Markers at Pennsylvania Brigade Encampment image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

3. Markers at Pennsylvania Brigade Encampment

There are several markers at the site of the Pennsylvania Brigade encampment. The soldier huts can be seen on the hillside beyond the marker.

Morristown National Historic Park Map image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008

4. Morristown National Historic Park Map

Detail of the map of the Historic Park from the marker. The location of the marker is indicated on the map.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,029 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.