Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Nast
By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2008
1. Thomas Nast Marker
political cartoonist who
exposed Tweed ring and
created Democrat donkey
and Republican elephant.
Erected 1964 by State of New Jersey.
Location. 40° 47.51′ N, 74° 28.851′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of MacCulloch Avenue and Miller Road, on the right when traveling north on MacCulloch Avenue. Touch for map. 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. MacCulloch Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Macculloch Hall (within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported missing); Church of the Assumption (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Peter’s Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sansay House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morristown World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Continental Army Encampments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Lewis Condict House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Nast. Biography of Thomas Nast with samples of his art work. (Submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2008
2. Marker on MacCulloch Avenue
2. Thomas Nast. Website devoted to Thomas Nast. Includes a biography, timeline, cartoon portfolio and more. (Submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
Categories. • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings • Politics •
By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2008
3. Thomas Nast Marker and Home
Thomas Nast was one of America’s most noted political cartoonists. Best known for his campaign against New York City’s “Boss” Tweed, Nast was also responsible for the creation of the elephant and donkey symbols for the Republican and Democrat parties, and the “modern” image of Santa Clause.
By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2008
4. Thomas Nast House
Nast did much of his most famous work for Harper’s Weekly. He has been called “The Prince of Caricaturists” and “The Father of American Caricature." He lived in this house until his death on December 7, 1902.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,283 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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