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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Morris County

 
Clickable Map of Morris County, Kansas and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Morris County, KS (56) Chase County, KS (21) Dickinson County, KS (46) Geary County, KS (54) Lyon County, KS (46) Marion County, KS (31) Wabaunsee County, KS (18)  MorrisCounty(56) Morris County (56)  ChaseCounty(21) Chase County (21)  DickinsonCounty(46) Dickinson County (46)  GearyCounty(54) Geary County (54)  LyonCounty(46) Lyon County (46)  MarionCounty(31) Marion County (31)  WabaunseeCounty(18) Wabaunsee County (18)
Council Grove is the county seat for Morris County
Adjacent to Morris County, Kansas
      Chase County (21)  
      Dickinson County (46)  
      Geary County (54)  
      Lyon County (46)  
      Marion County (31)  
      Wabaunsee County (18)  
 
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1 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — A Well-furnished Store
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Wood Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Those who have occassion to stop at Council Grove, on the Santa Fe Road, will do well to 'put up' with Charles A. Gilkey [Hays' hotel clerk]…[?] host of the Hayes House. [They]…cannot but help feeling quite at home. - Kansas Press, July . . . Map (db m45123) HM
2 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Atkinson Log House1858
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Adams Street, on the left when traveling west.
This building houses a two-story log house originally built on Clark's Creek near a large spring, west of Latimer, in western Morris County. The log house was built by Stephen Atkinson, his father Cornelius, and his brother James. They were the . . . Map (db m45406) HM
3 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Baker's Food Market1947
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Adams Street, on the left when traveling west.
This masonry building was constructed as a grocery store in 1947. The Baker family had grocery stores in the area for 127 years, from 1854 to 1981.Map (db m45422) HM
4 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Brewery1864 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the left when traveling east.
This stone building was erected in 1864 by Frederick X. Hebrank. The basement housed a brewery which utilized a large well in the southwest corner. Family living quarters were on the first floor and the porch and second story were added at a later . . . Map (db m44957) HM
5 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Bur OakQuercus macrocarpa — Sprout Date 1776 —
On Neosho Street (State Highway 177) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on Neosho Street.
This hardwood tree was part of the original grove that provided shelter, and wood for wagon repairs for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. The grove was a continuous strip of timber near one mile in width with a rich variety of trees. The town of . . . Map (db m44824) HM
6 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Bur OakQuercus macrocarpa — Sprout Date 1694 —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This hardwood tree was part of the original grove that provided shelter, and wood for wagon repairs for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. The grove was a continuous strip of timber near one mile in width with a rich variety of trees. The town of . . . Map (db m44964) HM
7 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Bur OakQuercus macrocarpa — Sprout Date 1749 —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
This hardwood tree was part of the original grove that provided shelter, and wood for wagon repairs for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. The grove was a continuous strip of timber near one mile in width with a rich variety of trees. The town of . . . Map (db m44966) HM
8 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Company "C" 137th Infantry35th "Santa Fe Trail" Division
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Erected in honor of the soldiers who served with Company "C" 137th Infantry, World War II Mobilized December 23, 1940 in Council Grove with men from Morris and adjacent counties. Soon expanded to include men from throughout Kansas and every . . . Map (db m44988) WM
9 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Conn Store"He fears no competition."
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Neosho Street (Kansas Highway 177), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
"In his stock were found every known variety of goods for use on the frontier, from ox yokes and repairs to cambric needles, from small boxes of pills to barrels of whiskey." - Conn Store Clerk William Shamleffer For traders on the Santa Fe . . . Map (db m45088) HM
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10 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Council Grove
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m44979) HM
11 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Council GroveFlint Hills Scenic Byway
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Neosho Street (Kansas Highway 177), on the left when traveling west.
Council Grove has been a meeting place for Native Americans, explorers, soldiers and Santa Fe Trail traders. The name "Council Grove" came from treaty negotiations that were conducted here in 1825 between Osage chiefs and U.S. commissioners to . . . Map (db m45465) HM
12 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — 21 — Council Grove
In 1825 growing traffic over the Santa Fe trail brought a government survey and right-of-way treaties with certain Indians. Council Grove takes its name from an agreement made here that year with the Osage nation. Indians farther west continued . . . Map (db m44940) HM
13 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Council Grove National Bank Building1887 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Neosho Street (Kansas Highway 177), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Council Grove National Bank began August 23, 1878, as the Morris County State Bank of Kansas. It became a national bank in 1900. An 1886 fire destroyed the bank, then located between the Hays House and this building. Constructed in 1887 at a . . . Map (db m45092) HM
14 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Council OakAugust 10, 1825
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the left when traveling east.
Under this tree the treaty between the U.S. Commissioners and the Osage Indians was signed giving the right of way forever through their land establishing the Santa Fe TrailMap (db m44971) HM
15 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Council Oak
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
The hunting grounds of the Kaw (Kansa) and Osage Indians were located here when Americans and Mexicans began hauling trade goods over the Santa Fe Trail in 1821. In 1825, in response to traders and merchants who eagerly sought trade with . . . Map (db m44981) HM
16 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Council Oak AcornArbor Day 1931
On Columbia Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Columbia Street.
Acorn from Council OakMap (db m45454) HM
17 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Custer Elm1867
On Neosho Street (State Highway 177) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on Neosho Street.
General George A. Custer and an element of the 7th Cavalry camped beneath this tree in 1867. The south portion of this park is part of a 120-acre farm bought by General Custer and Amos Kimball in 1869.Map (db m44823) HM
18 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Custer Elm
On Neosho Street (State Highway 177) near Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
This picture of Custer Elm was taken in 1928 and at that time the tree was estimated to be 300 years old. Dutch elm disease caused it to die in the early 1970's. General George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Calvary [sic] regiment camped beneath . . . Map (db m44938) HM WM
19 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Farmers & Drovers Bank1893 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Neosho Street (Kansas Highway 177), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Constructed by F. Roussillet, contractor, this building is an electic [sic] style two story brick with limestone Romanesque arches over half round stained glass windows, marble columns and a Bysantine [sic] dome. The adjacent business building was . . . Map (db m45090) HM
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20 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Father Juan Padilla Monument
On 900th Road, 1 mile west of Neosho Street (Kansas Highway 177), on the right when traveling south.
In 1542, Fr. Juan Padilla, a Franciscan Friar, (the First American Martyr), accompanied Coranado on his expedition from Mexico some 50 years after Christopher Columbus landed in the USA and 78 years before our pilgrim . . . Map (db m44939) HM
21 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Field SchoolDistrict 54 — 1902 —
The Field schoolhouse was originally located 8 miles South of Council Grove, and was moved to this site in 1999. It remains virtually unchanged since 1902, except for the enclosure of a portion of the porch in 1939. The school closed after the . . . Map (db m45403) HM
22 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — First Santa Fe Pack Train1821 - 1921
On Mission Street at Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling south on Mission Street.
In commemoration of the home coming to Council Grove June 27 - July 2 celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the first pack train to pass over the Santa Fe Trail, led by Wm. BecknellMap (db m45078) HM
23 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Greenwood Cemetery Wall1871 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
The wall was built primarily because of the controversy between Council Grove and Parkerville and their fight to secure the permanent location for the county seat. Jobs were created by both towns and workers were imported to swell the number of . . . Map (db m45451) HM
24 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Guardian of the GroveCreated by — Thomas Mark Sampsel —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Union Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This Kanza warrior stands as a tribute to the tribe for whom the State of Kansas is named. Also known as the Kaws, the Kanzas occupied a reservation in this area from 1848 to 1873. Today's tribal government, the Kaw Nation, is headquartered in Kaw . . . Map (db m44825) HM
25 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Hays House1857 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Wood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1857 by Seth Hays on the site of the first permanent building (1848) in Council Grove. The original log cabin was also known as the Hays House. Used continuously as a restaurant, this building was also used for church services, court . . . Map (db m45133) HM
26 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Hermit's Cave1863
On North Belfrty Street near Hays Street, on the right when traveling north.
Father Francisco, Hermit Priest of the Santa Fe Trail, lived in this cave for 5 months.Map (db m45148) HM
27 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Hermit's Cave
On Belfry Street near Hays Street, on the right when traveling north.
"He appears rather an intelligent man, speaks nine different languages. He has lived a Hermit some thirty five years... Last winter he lived five months in a hollow tree near Westport, Mo. He refuses to eat bread or meat; his food consists of corn . . . Map (db m45206) HM
28 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Kaw House Reconstructed
On Mission Street near Huffaker Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1861 the U.S. government constructed 138 of these stone houses for the Kaw Indians. Contractor Robert S. Stevens built the huts at a total cost of $33,135.98. The houses were situated on the diminished Kaw Reservation in or near the Neosho . . . Map (db m45049) HM
29 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Kaw MissionA School for the Kaws
On Mission Street near Huffaker Street, on the right when traveling north.
"Great father, you white people treat us like a flock of turkeys. You chase us from one steam and then chase us to another stream and then to another stream. Soon you will chase us over the mountains and into the ocean - Al-le-ga-wa-ho, . . . Map (db m45053) HM
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30 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Last Chance Store
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Chautauqua Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
"Last chance for beans, bacon and whiskey." During the 1857 trading season, this building housed a store on the edge of Council Grove. Here was the last opportunity for the trader bound for Santa Fe to purchase supplies before venturing into the . . . Map (db m45396) HM
31 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Last Chance Store1857 — Built by Tom Hill —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Chautauqua Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The last chance for supplies between Council Grove and Santa Fe, New Mexico.Map (db m45397) HM
32 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Madonna of the Trail
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Union Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
N.S.D.A.R. Memorial
to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days The National Old Trails Road Here East met West when the Old Santa Fe Trail was established August 10, 1825 at a council between the United . . . Map (db m44822) HM
33 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Malcolm Conn Store1858 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Neosho Street (State Highway 177) at Main Street (U.S. 56), on the left when traveling south on Neosho Street.
Built by Malcolm Conn for mercantile business, it was the second pioneer business erected in the present business district. First known as "Stone Store", later as "Pioneer Store." Travelers traveling the Santa Fe Trail were welcome to sleep . . . Map (db m45144) HM
34 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Maple Camp1927
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Adams Street, on the left when traveling west.
The stone house was partially converted to a gas station in 1927 and the grounds were used for tourist camp sites. In 1929 and 1930 tourist cabins were erected. The property was shaded by large maple trees. Thus, this area acquired the name Maple . . . Map (db m45448) HM
35 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Maple Camp Tourist Cabin1929
On Adams Street near Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling south.
This is the site of the first tourist cabin built in Maple Camp. It was a wood-frame, stucco duplex, and was later converted into a single-family dwelling. It was razed in 1986. The cabins of Maple Camp became the first homes of many young married . . . Map (db m45398) HM
36 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Maple Camp Tourist Cabin1930
On Adams Street near Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling south.
Built for tourists, this cabin was originally two small, tile-block, stucco cabins. They were joined together with a wood-frame addition about 1944.Map (db m45400) HM
37 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin1943
On Adams Street near Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling south.
This is one of four cabins built during World War II to house personnel serving at Herington Army Air Field, near Delavan. After the War it became a tourist cabin. Originally a duplex, it was later converted into a single-family dwelling. The last . . . Map (db m45401) HM
38 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Masonic Lodge Hall1883 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Wood Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Council Grove Lodge and Accepted Masons of Council Grove erected this two-story building of brick made in the local kiln. It was dedicated June 24, 1884. In 1910 an agreement was made with T. W. Whiting to build an addition with the upper . . . Map (db m45136) HM
39 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Mill Stone
Used in Sander's Flour Mill which began operation in Council Grove in 1874. Gift of J.L. Sanders, Jr. 1964Map (db m45052) HM
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40 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Morris County 4-H Fairgrounds Circle of History
On U.S. 56, on the left when traveling east.
1821 • The Santa Fe Trail is first used by travelers throughout this area. 1827 • Big John Spring, now buried beneath the highway berm 100 ft. south, is discovered and named by George Sibley survey party. 1844 • John C. Fremont's party, . . . Map (db m192211) HM
41 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Neosho Crossing
"The creek bank, which is short and steep, made of some little detention in the crossing of the wagons, they had to double teams several times. It is amusing here to hear the shouting of the wagoners to their animals, whooping and hallowing; the . . . Map (db m44941) HM
42 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Old Bell1863
On North Belfry Street near Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north.
Used to warn the settlers of Indian raidsMap (db m45147) HM
43 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Pioneer Cowboy JailCity Calaboose Since 1849
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
"Only jail in early days on the Santa Fe Trail. Within its walls desperados, border ruffians, and robbers were held. During the Indian Raid of 1859 two Indians were taken out and hanged by a mob. A bad man, Jack McDowell, was hanged from the Neosho . . . Map (db m44992) HM
44 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Post Office Oak
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the left when traveling east.
From 1825 to 1847 a cache at the foot of this tree served as a post office for incoming and outgoing wagon trainsMap (db m44951) HM
45 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Post Office Oak
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the left when traveling east.
The stump before you is all that is left of a grand old oak tree that was about 270 years old when it died in 1990. The tree, which once stood 80 feet high, was located in the campground used by Santa Fe Trail travelers. It is said to have been . . . Map (db m44960) HM
46 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Rendezvous on the Trail
On Union Street (State Highway 177) at Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling north on Union Street.
This was once a place of early morning racket, dust, and confusion, as wagons bound for Santa Fe rattled and jockeyed for position to form a train. Wagonmasters shouted, "Catch up!" to the teamsters - then "Stretch out!" as the wagons began to . . . Map (db m44942) HM
47 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Santa Fe Trail1822 - 1872
On U.S. 56, 0.3 miles east of 1300th Road, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m57178) HM
48 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Santa Fe Trail / Council Grove1822 - 1872
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Santa Fe Trail Marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Kansas Council Grove On this spot August 10, 1825 the treaty was made with the Osage Indians for the right of way of the Santa Fe . . . Map (db m44967) HM
49 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Seth Hays Home
Seth M. Hays was a shrewd, colorful, and successful trader, rancher, tavern owner, and publisher. He built this house in 1867; it was elaborate for Council Grove at that time. Though he was a life-long bachelor, Hays adopted five-year-old Kittie . . . Map (db m45142) HM
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50 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Seth Hays Home1867
Built by Seth Hays [b. 1811]. The first white settler in Council Grove. He lived here with his adopted daughter Kitty & his slave Sally until his death in 1873.Map (db m45143) HM
51 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Sylvan Park Depot1900
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Built on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad right-of-way by T.W. Whiting for the convenience of his wife Allie and visitors to the Sylvan Park Ranch in northwest Morris County. This is the last known privately owned railway station and was loaned . . . Map (db m44993) HM
52 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House1861 — On the way to Santa Fe —
On Main Street (U.S. 56) at Adams Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
With its foundation in Kansas Territory, this house was established here, along the Santa Fe Trail as Kansas became the thirty fourth state. History Comes Alive Here!Map (db m45450) HM
53 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — The Cottage House Hotel and Motel1867 - 1872 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
On Neosho Street at Columbia Street, on the left when traveling north on Neosho Street.
Originally a boarding house owned by Reverend and Mrs. Joab Spencer, who added to the 1867 three room cottage shortly after they purchased the property in 1871. Purchased by Lewis Mead in 1870 and owned and operated by the Mead/Marks family from . . . Map (db m45140) HM
54 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — The Limestone Bank Barn
1871 Built for a livestock farm by Seth Hays, the first permanent white settler in this area. The Barn is 41 feet wide and 76 feet long. The rafter beams are put together with wooden pegs. The barn is constructed of native limestone. . . . Map (db m45041) HM
55 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — The Mormon Battalion at Council Grove, Kansas
The Mormon Battalion camped here for five days beginning 27 August 1846. The battalion's more than 500 volunteers and officers had been recruited from the Mormon pioneers (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) at Council . . . Map (db m45056) HM WM
56 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Trail Ruts
On 1400 Road south of U.S. 56, on the right when traveling south.
.7 of a mile south of this sign are 20 foot wide swales made from thousands of wagons that traveled the Santa Fe Trail from 1822 to 1866. Most wagons carried 5000 pounds of freight, pulled by mule or ox teamsMap (db m60952) HM
57 New Jersey, Morris County, Bartley — Bartleyville
On Bartley Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1861 the Wm. Bartley & Sons foundry was established here along the South Branch of the Raritan River. Workers made bridges, farm machinery, steam engines, and turbines. The High Bridge branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey gave the foundry . . . Map (db m22514) HM
58 New Jersey, Morris County, Basking Ridge — Richard J. GuadagnoSeptember 26, 1962 - September 11, 2001
Near Lees Hill Road.
Richard J. Guadagno, a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) employee, passionately devoted his life to the conservation of natural resources. He was the Refuge Mangaer of Humbolt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California and a trained law . . . Map (db m73940) HM
59 New Jersey, Morris County, Bernardsville — The New Jersey BrigadeMorristown National Historical Park
New Jersey soldiers enlisted early in the Revolution and fought through to the end. The war took them to Canada in the beginning and Yorktown at the end, but most of their service was nearer home. The brigade camped here during the winter of . . . Map (db m9030) HM
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60 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Adam Miller House1767
On Farber Hill Road at Rockaway Valley Road on Farber Hill Road.
Built by Adam Miller, Quaker, who was first to free slaves in Morris County. Poorhouse for Pequannock Township 1824-1837. Addition built in nineteenth century.Map (db m91192) HM
61 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Andrew M. Emery Memorial Park
On Myrtle Avenue (U.S. 202) at Main Street (County Route 511), on the left when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue.
Andrew M. Emery Memorial Park Dedicated By Post 124 American Legion Boonton, New Jersey To All Service Men and Women Living and Deceased November 11, 1969Map (db m88876) WM
62 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Boonton Civil War Monument
On Main Street (County Route 511) at Cornelia Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m88878) WM
63 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Boonton Fire Department 100th Anniversary
On Washington Street at Lathrop Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Boonton Fire Department 100th Anniversary 1891     1991 This memorial is dedicated to the men who have served the Town of Boonton as volunteer firemen in the past and to those who continue to serve.Map (db m88840) HM
64 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Boonton Historic District
On Spruce Street at Cornelia Street on Spruce Street.
District represents architectural period 1830-1895, and includes dwellings built on lots developed by Boonton Iron Works. Boundries are Church Street at Main Street to Birch Street and Cornelia Street.Map (db m192213) HM
65 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Boonton Railroad Station
On Myrtle Avenue (U.S. 202), on the left when traveling north.
The DL&W Railroad built this prairie style station in 1904. Passenger trains served the growing commuter population. Freight trains delivered coal to heat homes and power local mills, then departed with products headed to market. Morris . . . Map (db m33493) HM
66 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Boonton Veterans Memorial
On Washington Street at Lathrop Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
The Citizens Of The Boonton Area Gratefully Dedicate This Memorial To Those Who Gave Their Lives In Defense Of Our Nation. World War I (1917 – 1918) Walter J. Barrett • Abraham W. Beddow • Raymond Bell • Joseph P. Bowden • George W. Buis . . . Map (db m88813) WM
67 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Charles F. Hopkins
On Washington Street at Lathrop Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
In Memory Of Charles F. Hopkins 1842 – 1934 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Former Mayor of Boonton May 26, 1997 Memorial DayMap (db m88815) WM
68 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Decker-Kincaid Homestead
On Kinnelon Road (NJ 618).
This 1785 house has an 1837 wing built by forge owner John Decker featuring spoon-worked plaster walls and an enigmatic folk art face wall painting. Land preservationist Oscar Kincaid, Jr. lived here. The Kincaid family operated the farmstand from . . . Map (db m91199) HM
69 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Dr. John Taylor House1898
On Myrtle Avenue (U.S. 202) at Main Street (County Route 511), on the left when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue.
Dr. Taylor resided and practised medicine here. Dwelling purchased 1921 by town of Boonton as memorial to World War I veterans. Town Hall until 1965. Headquarters, Post 124, American Legion.Map (db m192212) HM
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70 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Everett E. Hatcher
On Old Boonton Road at Lathrop Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Old Boonton Road.
. . . Map (db m88875) HM
71 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Garret Rickards House1854
On Cornelia Street.
One of Boonton’s two octagon houses built on Cornelia Street. Both dwellings. Of concrete slag construction. Are only examples of octagon architecture in Morris County.Map (db m192214) HM
72 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — General James H. Doolittle
Near Powerville Road (County Route 618) 0.1 miles west of West Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
General James H. Doolittle 1n 1929 at this site of the Aircraft Radio Corporation Airdrome in Boonton Township, Lieutenant James H. Doolittle of the Army Air Corps conducted extensive acceptance tests of the Aircraft Radio Corporation Type B Beacon . . . Map (db m88817) HM
73 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Gone But Not Forgotten
On Washington Street at Lathrop Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
In Memory Of Those Who Left Us So Suddenly Dedicated May 21, 2005 Detective Gordon N. Smith, March 17, 1975 Captain John D. Muriano, Feb. 28, 1982 Patrolman Stephen J. Koval, June 6, 2002 Patrolman Kurt A. Keller, Nov. 14, 2006 . . . Map (db m88841) HM
74 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Holmes Library
On Main Street (County Route 511) just east of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Original Greek Revival dwelling built for commercial use 1849. Purchased for residence 1856 by James Holmes, prominent Boonton citizen. Building enlarged and converted to Holmes Library 1893. National Register of Historic Places • New Jersey . . . Map (db m37923) HM
75 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Lathrop Manson1873
On Lathrop Avenue.
William G. Lathrop, manager of the Boonton Ironworks from 1850-1882. Built this Italianate mansion, which became New Jersey’s first home for firefighters in 1898.Map (db m91581) HM
76 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Miller-Kingsland House
On Vreeland Avenue.
Original Dutch west wing built by Johannes Miller around 1740. Bought in 1798 by Isaac Kingsland who added the large Federal style addition in 1808.Map (db m91572) HM
77 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Morris Canal1824 - 1924 — National Register Landmark —
On Lathrop Avenue at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Lathrop Avenue.
Lock 13 east a boat basin and Clarks Coal Yard were near here.Map (db m33508) HM
78 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — Morris Canal Plane 7 East
On Main Street (County Route 624) at Plane Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Near this location, over 100 years ago, canal boats heavily laden with Pennsylvania coal were approaching the summit of Morris Canal Plane 7 East. Much like a canal “lock”, an inclined plane is a simple machine which allows boats . . . Map (db m88949) HM
79 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton — The Mayors ParkTime Capsule
On Old Boonton Road at Lathrop Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Old Boonton Road.
The Mayors Park Dedicated On May 29, 1967 During Boonton’s Centennial Celebration In Honor Of The Mayors Who Have Served The Citizens Of The Town Of Boonton Since 1867 Time Capsule Buried Beneath This Puddingstone Is The Time . . . Map (db m88873) HM
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80 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton, Boonton Township — Boonton Township Veterans Memorial
On Powerville Road (County Route 618) at Old Denville Road, on the left when traveling north on Powerville Road.
. . . Map (db m88952) WM
81 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton, Boonton Township — Dixon Homestead
On Rockaway Valley Road at Canterbury Road, on the left when traveling north on Rockaway Valley Road.
Dixon Homestead Home of Miller / Dixon Family for eight generations. Dutch stone house circa 1760. Forge keeper’s house 1830. Present mill 1855. Victorian house 1857. Barn 1860. Morris County Heritage CommissionMap (db m89025) HM
82 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton, Boonton Township — Morris CanalLock Nos. 9 & 10
On Powerville Road (Route 618) at Old Denville Road, on the right when traveling north on Powerville Road.
Morris Canal 1824-1924 National Register Landmark Information Lock Nos. 9 & 10-East Stone abutment supported mule bridge. Boats were pulled across river in slack water behind dam. Morris County Map (db m88953) HM
83 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton, Boonton Township — Rockaway Valley United Methodist Church
On Valley Road at Birchwood Lane, on the right when traveling west on Valley Road.
Rockaway Valley United Methodist Church 1842 Structure typifies 19th century rural church architecture. Originally site of early indian burial ground and community schoolhouse. Stained glass windows, recognizing Boonton Township settlers and . . . Map (db m89024) HM
84 New Jersey, Morris County, Boonton Township — Boonton Township 9/11 Memorial
Near Powerville Road (County Route 618) at West Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Memory Of Those Who Lost Their Lives On September 11, 2001 On The 10th Anniversary Of 9/11 We Honor Our Residents And Pledge To Never Forget Angela Kyte Cecile Caguicla Vincent Gallucci Alayne Gentul David . . . Map (db m89029) HM
85 New Jersey, Morris County, Budd Lake — Budd Lake Community
On Sands Shore Road.
This former industrial hamlet where mills and an iceworks operated in the mid-1800s became a thriving resort area by 1880. During the 1930s local night clubs hosted famous big bands. The 1874 Budd Lake Chapel, built on land donated by John Budd, . . . Map (db m91437) HM
86 New Jersey, Morris County, Butler — American Hard Rubber Company1898
On Park Place, 0.1 miles south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Company, and affiliated predecessors, oldest manufacturer of hard rubber products in the world. Butler, model industrial village, developed around rubber industry. In 1880, town named for Richard Butler, rubber executive.Map (db m42250) HM
87 New Jersey, Morris County, Butler — Butler Railroad Station
On Main Street.
Former passenger and freight station built by the NYS&W Railroad in 1888. Served as the transportation hub spurring economic growth in the community.Map (db m192215) HM
88 New Jersey, Morris County, Butler — Butler Vietnam War Memorial
On Park Place at Main Street (County Route 511), on the right when traveling north on Park Place.
Dedicated to All Who Served Vietnam War 1959 — 1975 Special Tribute To The Men Who Lost Their Lives Charles Harry Haber Jr. (Skip) SP4 Army 10 Jan. 45 — 22 Mar. 67 17E-19 James Michael Mathews (Jimmy) CPL Marine Corps 02 Nov. 45 — . . . Map (db m192207) WM
89 New Jersey, Morris County, Butler — Korean War
On Main Street (County Route 511) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Dedicated to All Who Served Korean War 1950 — 1955 Special Tribute to Those Who Lost Their Lives Frederick W. Aten 15 Feb. 31 — 24 Oct. 50 Cpl. Army George R. Tallman 12 Mar. 29 — 16 Aug. 52 PFC. Army Robert I. Downs Jr. . . . Map (db m192181) WM
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90 New Jersey, Morris County, Butler — Morris County
On Main Street.
Founded 1739. George Washington and Continental Army encamped here 1777, and 1779-1780. Major iron-producing center in the nation during 19th Century.Map (db m192209) HM
91 New Jersey, Morris County, Butler — Park Place Veterans Park
On Park Place.
Spanish American War Monument Freedom Patriotism and Humanity-To commemorate the war with Spain, The Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition 1898-1902. This tablet was erected by the Corporal Thomas B. Miller Camp No. 17 Department . . . Map (db m91203) WM
92 New Jersey, Morris County, Butler — September 11, 2001
On Main Street (Route 511) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
September 11, 2001 Never ForgetMap (db m192171) HM
93 New Jersey, Morris County, Cedar Knolls — Village Of Cedar Knollsca. 1880
On Elm Place at Ridgedale Ave., on the left when traveling west on Elm Place.
This village was a popular summer resort in the early 1900's. Its highest point, Mount Peak, had provided a lookout for the Lenni Lenape.Map (db m155594) HM
94 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Bey's Boxing CampCirca 1920-1960
On River Road, 0.6 miles west of Passaic Street (New Jersey Route 647), on the right when traveling west.
After managing Lightweight Champion of the World Freddie Welsh's nearby Health Farm, Madame Hranoush Bey ran a world-renowned training camp on this site. Gene Tunney, Sugar Ray Robinson, Floyd Patterson, Max Schmeling were among the famous fighters . . . Map (db m43465) HM
95 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Bonnel Town - Chatham
On Watchung Avenue (Old County Route 646) at Passaic River Bridge and River Road, on the right when traveling east on Watchung Avenue.
June 7, 1780, soldiers under the command of Gen. Washington marched here from Morristown to check the advancing enemy beyond Short Hills. At Connecticut Farms the onset was checked.Map (db m108149) HM
96 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Chatham
On Main Street near Boundary Road, Madison, on the right when traveling east.
Settled by John and Daniel Day. Named for the Earl of Chatham William Pitt. Washington often visited troops here.Map (db m107929) HM
97 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Chatham Colony Association1924-1969
On Spring Street at School Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Spring Street.
Pursuing a communal living experiment, Russian & East European immigrants living in New York City desired a rural environment. An advertisement in the Jewish Daily Forward newspaper prompted a purchase of 150+ acres in Chatham Township. In 1924 the . . . Map (db m198513) HM
98 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Chatham Historic District
On Main Street (County Route 124), on the left when traveling east.
Scene of Washington’s Headquarters and massing of Continental troops prior to march on Yorktown August 27 – 29, 1781.Map (db m8877) HM
99 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Chatham Historic DistrictOriginal marker
On Main Street at Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Scene of Washington's headquarters and massing of Continental troops prior to march on Yorktown August 27 - 29, 1781.Map (db m192241) HM
100 New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Chatham Township WWII Memorial
On Southern Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m21975) HM

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