A part of Washington's army crossed the Passaic River at this point. then known as Day's Bridge on June 23, 1780. The troops continued their journey and fought against the British at the Battle of Springfield. — — Map (db m101397) HM
William Gibbons, prominent racing patron, built stable to house his thoroughbred racehorses, including Fashion, "Queen of the American Turf". Barn is outstanding example of an early 19th century horse barn. — — Map (db m192217) HM
Isaac Clark, a Morris County Freeholder & Council of Safety member owned over 60 acres of land & the original 2 room house built using beams from the collapsed balcony of the New Providence Presbyterian Church. Clark's ownership is recorded on a . . . — — Map (db m162169) HM
Uzal Johnson, a Revolutionary War soldier, bought 259 acres in 1770 for 310 ponds sterling. Built in stages and occupied until 1920 by five Johnson generations, including a member of the first Township Board of Education, two Freeholders, and a . . . — — Map (db m164037) HM
While Lewis was serving with General Washington’s army at Valley Forge, PA., Hessian soldiers foraging for food during a blizzard, stayed here overnight. As Phoebe Brant Noe spoke German, they took only a few chickens, sparing her family from . . . — — Map (db m94567) WM
The one room red brick school administered by Chatham Township was erected on property privately owned by Republican Academy. Serving as a Sunday and Elementary school, one teacher taught students age 5-18 from parts of Morris and Chatham . . . — — Map (db m198721) HM
During the Revolution, former soldier Shepard Kollock printed the New Jersey Journal on this site “to maintain the cause of freedom” and serve the army in Morristown. The Journal, north Jersey’s only wartime newspaper, founded in 1779, . . . — — Map (db m8878) HM
Pre-revolutionary farm pond, on an 800 acre tract owned by the Noe family, provided water and ice for the Noe farm, dairy and greenhouses. Converted in 1955 to a private family swim and recreation club by Jack & Ruth Noe and Taz & Baily Brower Jr., . . . — — Map (db m38135) HM
This home represents a prosperous early 1800s farmer’s homestead with its wide center hall, tall ceilings, and brick beehive oven. The original 1770’s 5 room house was doubled to its current size in the 1830s by Edward Price, a successful farmer and . . . — — Map (db m94566) HM
Built around 1860 as one room schoolhouse. Served until 1928 as one of four township schools. Renovated as Chatham Township Hall 1959. — — Map (db m8879) HM
In the late 19th century, cast iron turbines began to replace more picturesque water wheels. Turbines were less susceptible to freezing and did not require the costly construction and endless repairs associated with wooden water wheels. A turbine . . . — — Map (db m20324) HM
Federal style structure built for Zephaniah Drake as stage coach stop. Purchased 1854 by William Rankin who added two wings, and converted inn to Chester Institute. — — Map (db m20328) HM
Dedicated to Those From the Chester Area Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
With faith and courage they left their homes and committed themselves to the horrors of armed conflict, many sacrificing their lives as . . . — — Map (db m23021) HM
Dedicated to the Honor
and Sacrifice of the Men
and Women of the
Township and Borough of
Chester
Who Served in the Armed
Forces of the United States
in all Wars. — — Map (db m20326) HM
Original gristmill circa 1788. Owned by Elias Howell. Present gristmill built 1826 by Nathan Cooper. Only surviving structure of the industrial community, Milltown, — — Map (db m20322) HM
Congregation, organized 1740. Oldest of this denomination west of the Hudson River. Built 1856. Notable for Greek Revival architecture and rare interior Trompe L'Oeil painting. — — Map (db m23022) HM
Martha Brookes Hutcheson, renowned as one of America's first professional female landscape architects, lived at Merchiston Farm. Now called Bamboo Brook, from 1911 to 1959.
These gardens are an example of an early 20th-century landscape . . . — — Map (db m33170) HM
Martha Brookes Hutcheson (1871-1959) was one of America's first women landscape architects. After studying for three years in the Landscape Architecture program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she began her practice in 1902. Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m33173) HM
Home of Martha Brookes Hutcheson, prominent early woman landscape architect who transformed this 18th century working farm into outstanding example of natural and classic landscape design. — — Map (db m33169) HM
Few vestiges remain, but in the 1880s Milltown bustled. Cooper Mill shared "Main Street" with a blacksmith shop, a general store, a tavern, Abram Cooper's sawmill and the Mountain Spring Distillery, a cider mill that made apple brandy and apple . . . — — Map (db m20325) HM
K.I.A.
Laos, S.E. Asia
Nov. 9, 1967 U.S.A.F.
"To assist wounded survivors, That others may live. Sgt. Maysey subjected himself to a hail of hostile fire."
"For those who fight for it, Life has a flavor that the Protected will never know . . . — — Map (db m20327) HM
Dedicated in grateful
and loving tribute to
all who served in the
armed forces of the
United States to
defend their ideals
and pave the way
for peace
[photo 2]
Rotary
International
Dedicated May 30, 1983 . . . — — Map (db m229517) WM
This marker stands on the historic crossing of the
Rockaway Loop beneath Route 46. The Rockaway
Loop was part of the original Morris & Essex (M&E)
RR mainline. The line ran through Rockaway for the
town's mining and iron industries. After . . . — — Map (db m229478) HM
This working farm, operated continuously since first settled, is one of the most completed examples of a 19th century agricultural complex in Morris County. — — Map (db m91625) HM
19th Century store on Morris Canal, lock 8 east. Catered to canal boatmen and their families. Property purchased by Samuel Peer in 1852. E.C. Peer served as lock tender 1862-1915. — — Map (db m91610) HM
Site of forge and farm established by Job Allen on Rockaway River. Later operated by his son, Job Allen, II, Captain in Morris Militia. — — Map (db m229492) HM
Original farmhouse owned by Abraham Kitchel, Revolutionary patriot.
New Jersey legislator and Morris County Judge. Dwelling enlarged and outbuildings built during 19th century. Kitchel family occupied property until 1927. — — Map (db m94691) HM
Spiritual revival group was established by Newark Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Summer encampment gradually became year-round residential community. The state chartered association functioned as a municipality until 1980. — — Map (db m91623) HM
Original stone house and farm owned by Peter Cook. Early Rockaway Valley settler and founding trustee of Reformed Dutch Church of Parsippany in 1774. Federal addition built in 1806. — — Map (db m91607) HM
Children attended this school from 1861 until 1908 when the Third Union School opened across the road. The First Union School built on this site in 1816 was destroyed by fire in 1860. The Union School united the villages of Franklin and Ninkey into . . . — — Map (db m91626) HM
The Diamond Spring Water Company, owned by James Miller, supplied bottled water to city of Newark, 1885-1900. The Miller family later operated nearby Diamond Spring Inn as Summer Hotel. — — Map (db m91186) HM
Land for Hurd Park was donated in 1911 by John Hurd of a local founding family. The park has long been known for its cherry blossoms and the only WWI "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statue by noted sculptor E. M. Viquesney in Morris County. . . . — — Map (db m240776) HM
Dover's oldest public meeting house built by town forefather Henry McFarlan. Served as school and place of worship for Presbyterian and Episcopalian Congregations. — — Map (db m91191) HM
Oldest standing church in Dover. Built by architect Richard Upjohn. Congregation organized 1849. Originally met in nearby Stone Academy. Church served as hospital during 1918 influenza epidemic. — — Map (db m91187) HM
This area served as Picatinny’s rocket engine test facility where functional and performance tests were conducted. The following rockets were tested here: Redstone, Honest John (first U.S. tactical nuclear weapon), Loki, Nike Ajax, Shillelagh, . . . — — Map (db m53087) HM
This test area was constructed after the 1926 Lake Denmark Naval Powder Depot explosion and several other accidents destroyed the Arsenal’s Cannon Blenders. These facilities were built to withstand shock and blast from indoor testing of military . . . — — Map (db m53086) HM
These structures are associated with the evolution of Picatinny from a Powder Depot to a Production Arsenal. After the 1926 Lake Denmark Naval Powder Depot explosion, Picatinny rededicated itself technologically and architecturally as a Research & . . . — — Map (db m53085) HM
Farley Avenue became the epicenter of Picatinny's research and development program during the 1930's. Building 151, the original Arsenal Headquarters, stood at the nexus of the "power intersection" with Parker Road. This Colonial Revival-style . . . — — Map (db m231097) HM
These two Model 1841 6-Pounder field cannons were used by United States artillery until 1868. They weigh 800 pounds, fired a shot (projectile) with a weight of 6.1 pounds, and had a range of 1,500 yards. This smoothbore gun was the most common army . . . — — Map (db m119551) HM
This exhibit was originally part of the “Saratoga Park” at Frankford Arsenal, Phila. Pa. (see other plaque). It was moved here in 1978 shortly after the establishment of the United States Army Armament Research and Development Command at this . . . — — Map (db m229172) HM
The M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer (known as the LW155) was developed here at Picatinny Arsenal by a joint Marine Corps and Army program office from 1997-2005. The LW155 is the first ground combat system to make extensive use of high strength . . . — — Map (db m119594) HM
The M119 howitzer was designed and produced by the British Royal Ordnance Factories as the L118 light gun. Weighing some 4,270 pounds, the L118 entered service with the British Army in 1976 by its parachute and commando field artillery regiments. . . . — — Map (db m229175) HM
The CROWS is a multivehicle externally mounted remote weapon system that allows the Gunner to remain inside the armor protected vehicle while firing a variety of crew served weapons. The CROWS provides day and night capability providing first-burst . . . — — Map (db m119579) HM
The M198 155mm towed howitzer was developed (1968-1976) and produced (1978-1992) at Rock Island Arsenal. Over 1,600 howitzers were produced for the Army, Marine Corps, and allied armies. Weighing just under 16,000 pounds, it was able to be air . . . — — Map (db m119602) HM
The M1A1 Pack Howitzer was widely used during World War II and featured a short 75mm barrel. It could reach a sustained rate of fire of 3 to 6 rounds per minute with a range of roughly 5-½ miles. The howitzer as seen here with an M8 carriage . . . — — Map (db m119585) HM
The Naval Air Rocket Test Station (NARTS) was grouped into eight (8) test area located along Snake Hill and Lake Denmark Roads. Utilized by both the Navy and a private company, Reaction Motors, Inc., these areas were considered to be the Navy’s . . . — — Map (db m59726) HM
Built in 1890 for the Commander of the Naval Detachment situated here from 315 acres ceded by the Army. The house is made of blue puddingstone, a quartz conglomerate. Its first occupant was Commander J.B. Coghlan. The flagpole was made to look like . . . — — Map (db m25605) HM
Built in 1884 for the Senior Officer of the Post. In 1906 it was converted into Officers’ Quarters and in 1937 the W.P.A. remodeled it to be used once more as the Commander’s Residence. — — Map (db m119547) HM
In this vicinity was the original entrance to the 'Picatinny Powder Depot.' In 1885, five years after this post's establishment, Major J.P. Farley, the second Commander (1883-87) had erected these wrought iron gates constructed around Columbiads, . . . — — Map (db m25602) HM
In this cemetery are buried some of the pioneers who settled this portion of Morris County. Also resting here are a handful of Hessian soldiers, who were recruited to labor at what is now known as Picatinny Arsenal, in support of America's quest for . . . — — Map (db m52588) HM
A Revolutionary tavern, owned by Colonel Ellis Cook, member of the Morris County Militia. The tavern derived its name from Sussex County farmers who stopped here enroute to Newark markets. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register . . . — — Map (db m32272) HM
Oldest Religious congregation in Morris County, established in 1718. Relocated at Meeting House here in 1755. Present church built in 1835. — — Map (db m32273) HM
Founded 1739. George Washington and Continental Army encamped here, 1777, and 1779 – 1780. Major iron-producing center in the nation during the 19th century. — — Map (db m33487) HM
Built as Parsonage for Hanover Presbyterian Church. Jacob Green, pastor 1748-1790. Politic activist, teacher, and Princeton Trustee lived here during part of his pastorate. — — Map (db m91677) HM
Site of The Latin School The First School circa 1774 Founded by the Rev. Jacob Green Plaque erected by E. Hanover American Revolution Bicentennial Committee 1776 - 1976 — — Map (db m32285) HM
Pre-Revolutionary Village achieved greatest prosperity 1827-1859. Buildings include Stone Mill, Miller’s House, United Methodist Episcopal Church, Parsonage, General Store, and Creamery, 1909. First pasteurizing plant in New Jersey. — — Map (db m91417) HM
A two-span stone arch bridge across the south branch of the Raritan River was constructed at this site c.1860, facilitating the increase in local traffic and industry. It replaced a nearby 1830's structure and was the oldest of its type in Morris . . . — — Map (db m157239) HM
Here in 1768, on land donated by James Heaton, Baptists shared a log church with Presbyterians. The churches they built in the 1850's stand on either side of the 1837 Mount Olive Academy. The village was at the center of the Mount Olive Township, . . . — — Map (db m157208) HM
Built on site of 1830 wooden school. Present structure predates Florham Park borough by 33 years. Classes held here continuously until 1914. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register of Historic Places National Register of . . . — — Map (db m36415) HM
Property acquired by Deacon Gideon Hedges, and still owned by Fish descendants. Farm contracted to supply Continental Army with oats For forage 1779. — — Map (db m43324) HM
In grateful recognition of the many sacrifices made by those who served in the Vietnam Conflict, the people of Chatham Township dedicate this park to the memory of
ROBERT EMMETT PIERSON
WALTER BUSILL TULLY, JR.
Who gave their lives for . . . — — Map (db m18230) HM
Across Pine Brook, you can see the remnants of the dam that once turned this valley into a pond and harnessed water to turn a sawmill, later a cider mill. The miller's house was behind you. The mill itself stood between this marker and the . . . — — Map (db m21974) HM
The house was built on land owned by William Alexander Stirling, a Brigadier General in the Continental Army and then purchased by Elias Boudinot. He was a President of the Continental Congress, was elected to the first US Congress, as a New Jersey . . . — — Map (db m162825) HM
Over the years, multiple establishments operated in and around this Green including a village school, Methodist Church, Post Office, Rawthorne's andVan Deusen's general stores, Eddy's Turning Mill, Blazier's Blacksmith, a garage, soap factory, meat . . . — — Map (db m164036) HM
In grateful recognition
of the many sacrifices made
by those who served in the
Vietnam conflict, the people
of Chatham Township dedicate
this park to the memory of
Robert Emmett Pierson
Walter Busill Tully Jr.
Who gave their . . . — — Map (db m164038) WM
Chatham Township was a center of the greenhouse industry. Over 90 greenhouses and a million rose plants grew within a 5 mile radius. Behre later Rose Farms Corp. owned by Aubrey Nash hence Nash Field & Noe Farm were located on Southern Blvd. Heyl . . . — — Map (db m162826) HM
Situated at the site of the Lenni Lenape Village of Mala-Pa-Hus, meaning the "The Place of Poor Flint". This village boasted its own woolen mill and iron forge. — — Map (db m191754) HM
“ . . . Whippany will be a good place for a halt . . . ” Washington to Rochambeau On August 27 and 28, 1781, a 5,000-man French Army under General Count Rochambeau encamped on grounds extending northeast from here toward the . . . — — Map (db m36418) HM
Founded by Demas Ford, this village was located on the King’s Road (now Whippany Road) and became a stagecoach stop between Morristown and Whippany. — — Map (db m36410) HM
Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line built these hearths in the winter of 1779-1780. The rest of the encampment vanished decades ago, victims of disuse and decay. These huts are copies, based partly on the ghosts of post holes and foundation logs . . . — — Map (db m25542) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m8600) HM
Even in times of severest want, there are trash pits. What else can you do with the occasional bone? Or the inevitable broken oddments? Wreckage of a chicken or a beef, a pipe or a musket? Archeologists removed everything – a meager . . . — — Map (db m12111) HM
These fifteen wooded acres were purchased by Joyce and Edgar Anderson in 1950 and permanently preserved through their generosity in partnership with Harding Land Trust, Harding Township and New Jersey Audobon Society. The beauty of the land inspired . . . — — Map (db m36856) HM
Each day’s guard reported here for inspection, a short drill, and the daily parole and countersign. From here they relieved the previous day’s guard. The camp guard – 27 men from every 2 regiments – surrounded Jockey Hollow with a . . . — — Map (db m8808) HM
Edward Hand of Pennsylvania was a physician before the war. His brigade consisted of two Pennsylvania regiments and two Canadian. The Canadians joined the American army during the 1775-76 invasion of Canada. In 1780-81, Pennsylvania troops . . . — — Map (db m8867) HM
Faces and hands washed … beards close shaven…hair combed and tied if long enough … shoes clean…clothes brushed… And cartridge boxes …. Washington worried often about cartridge boxes. Unless they kept a soldier’s powder dry, his musket was useless. . . . — — Map (db m8809) HM
“December 15, 1779 – The men of the Regt. Moved into their Hutts. The Officers Hutts were not yet finished for the Gen’l orders were for the officers to see their men Hutted first.” – Lt. Rudolphus Van Hovenburgh, . . . — — Map (db m96329) HM
Between here and the British army in New York City lay a land of divided loyalty. Washington kept several brigades patrolling out there “on the line.” The soldiers never knew who was Patriot and who was Tory. And mistakes could be fatal. . . . — — Map (db m25535) HM
RHIP – Rank Hath Its Privileges – bigger huts, more privacy, two fireplaces – the normal social distinctions of the day. But officers and men worked together to build the huts and the soldiers’ huts were built first. Some officers . . . — — Map (db m12113) HM
Today the Mendham-Elizabethtown Road looks about as the army found it. The highways then were rivers and the sea. Roads – usually short and rough – led to water. Jockey Hollow Road, a little improved today for motor vehicles, led farmers . . . — — Map (db m8866) HM
Washington ordered all the huts to be alike, lined up neatly in rows with the soldiers in front and the officers behind. The men camped in tents until the huts were ready – Christmas time for the soldiers and January or February for the . . . — — Map (db m8598) HM
“December 19, 1779 – For two weeks we have been very diligently employed in building our Hutts. The weather has been rather against us, but we have got our buildings almost finished and find ‘em very comfortable – so that . . . — — Map (db m96325) HM
Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1780 was “ . . . ushered in with Music and the hoisting of Colours, exhibiting the 13 Stripes, the favorite Harp, and an Inscription, declaring in Capitals, THE INDEPENDENCE OF IRELAND.” – The . . . — — Map (db m32684) HM
John Stark, a New Hampshire frontiersman, fought at Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Princeton. His brigade of New Englanders defeated part of Burgoyne’s army at Bennington, the first of a series of blows which ended when Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga . . . — — Map (db m25565) HM
The Connecticut Line camped here until February when Washington sent them to guard against British raids near Staten Island. When they returned to Jockey Hollow in May, they moved into huts of the Maryland Brigades, which had just gone south. . . . — — Map (db m25534) HM
The Marylanders were ordered south in April 1780 to reinforce the garrison at Charleston, South Carolina. The New Jersey Brigade, just back from guard posts near the British lines, moved into the Maryland huts for the next three weeks. The Jersey . . . — — Map (db m12101) HM
A focal point of the sprawling “log cabin city” at Jockey Hollow was the Grand Parade. Each day, guard details assembled here for inspection, and General Orders from Washington’s headquarters were distributed. This was also the site of . . . — — Map (db m8599) HM
When Washington’s soldiers camped in Jockey Hollow, they occupied parts of blacksmith Joshua Guerin’s land. Parts of this house stood here then. — — Map (db m8819) HM
1779, summer in upstate New York … campaigning against Indian allies of Britain. 1780, winter – Morristown, camping near here. 1781, fall – Yorktown, Va. Witnessing the British surrender. — — Map (db m8818) HM
When the population of Jockey Hollow jumped from two or three farmers to 10,000 soldiers, the army had to build some roads. This is one of them, running between two pre-Revolutionary roads; the Jockey Hollow Road and the Basking Ridge Road. You can . . . — — Map (db m11895) HM
The First and Second Pennsylvania Brigades – the Pennsylvania Line – was the backbone of Washington’s army. From the invasion of Canada in 1775 to the victory at Yorktown in 1781 Pennsylvania troops served in almost every major battle. . . . — — Map (db m8597) HM
Like all the brigades at Jockey Hollow, the Marylanders faced shortages of supplies and provisions. Baron von Steuben, the army’s inspector general, noted their condition in January 1780:
“The Cloathing is in very bad order for want of . . . — — Map (db m12104) HM
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