Henry Wick lived here. His main cash crop – several hundred trees – fixed him more comfortably than most New Jersey farmers of his day. Suddenly in December, 1779, 10,000 hungry soldiers became his guests. Many of them camped on his . . . — — Map (db m8822) HM
Henry Wick’s prosperous 1,400-acre farm yielded a bounty typical of this area: wheat, corn, hay, rye, and timber. Orchards provided apples for cider; a kitchen garden near the house produced vegetables. Then Washington’s army arrived. For three . . . — — Map (db m72805) HM
By this route Washington with his army retired to Morristown after his victory at Princeton January – 1777 -------------- Erected by the D-A-R — — Map (db m8903) HM
By this route Washington with his army retired to Morristown after his victory at Princeton January – 1777 -------------- Erected by the D-A-R — — Map (db m8905) HM
Jockey Hollow Cemetery More than one hundred Continental soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for American Liberty are buried in this cemetery. Their comrades were housed in huts along the Jockey Hollow Road. The people of Morristown reverently . . . — — Map (db m8532) HM
As early as 1722, a rich deposit of magnetite iron was mined in the Hibernia section of Rockaway Township. In 1765, Samuel Ford (nephew of Col. Jacob Ford, Sr.) and several investors became partners in the “Adventure Furnace” with . . . — — Map (db m141510) HM
Hibernia Methodist
Episcopal Church
Built in 1869 in the Carpenter Gothic style with funds provided by mining companies and local businessmen. From the mid-19th through the early-20th century, the church was part of a thriving town in the state’s . . . — — Map (db m141509) HM
Pre-Revolutionary Petersburg Forge. Later the site of Alfred T. Ringling Estate. Circus acts auditioned in mansion. Animals and circus equipment often housed in outbuildings. — — Map (db m91521) HM
Settled at the end of the 18th century by Cornelius Davenport, Milton village has continued to be a commercial center for the township. Davenport's stone house/store/tavern, his mills, and his Swedeland forge are now archaeological sites. Later . . . — — Map (db m157071) HM
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 m166029) HM
Remembrance
Our
Jefferson Township
War Veterans
Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
1969
Lake Hopatcong Businessmen’s Association
( left plaque )
Dedicated To The Memory Of
The Men And Women Of
Jefferson Township
Who Gave Their . . . — — Map (db m111749) WM
1914 World War 1918
This Tablet
Dedicated
In Honor
Of Our Brethren who Served
Our Country During The Late War
Roll Of Honor
Oscar A. Beam · Charles W. Beardsley · Horace Chamberlain · George C. Coates · John N. Davenport · John P. . . . — — Map (db m111667) WM
K-0010 is a column from the parking substructure area of the World Trade Center. These columns came from under WTC bldg. 6. K-0010 has remnants of red and blue paint, signifying the levels within the parking structure for the WTC Complex. The . . . — — Map (db m111666) HM
A Dutch stone farmhouse built circa 1730 by Fredericks family. One of the first families to settle in this region. Their descendants lived and farmed here through early twentieth century. — — Map (db m91546) HM
In this area, Peter Hasenclever built iron works for the “American Company.” Operation of furnace and three forges later managed by John-Jacob Faesch and Robert Erskine. — — Map (db m156028) HM
Oldest and largest known tree of its species in New Jersey. Stands on site of 18th century Mead Farm. Hull, nuts, and bark traditionally used by Indians and Colonists. — — Map (db m91544) HM
A lake community since 1925. When the former mountain pond was renamed to honor Rogerene Baptists who came to Roxbury in 1734 from Connecticut, where they had been persecuted for following the teachings of their founder, John Rogers. — — Map (db m155593) HM
Circa 1825 Gatekeeper's House for Lock 67 through which boats entered and left Lake Hopatcong on feeder connecting lake with main canal at Landing. Site of Pre-Revolutionary Brookland Iron Forge nearby. — — Map (db m157242) HM
Crossroad flagstop built by William S. Cary who utilized Central Railroad to transport Kaolin and fire sand mined on his farm. Estate house occupied by Cary family continuously from 1769-1950. — — Map (db m91418) HM
Built by Theodore F. King C.1878, photo below late 1890’s.
Miss Louise King was born in this house in 1881 and lived here until her death in 1975. In 1963 she donated the land next to the King Store for the relocation of the Silas Riggs House . . . — — Map (db m91422) HM
From the mid-1800's to the 1920's, this site named for the prominent King family is where canal boats docked while waiting to transit two inclined planes or a nearby lock. The boatmen bought goods and supplies from local stores, which helped fuel . . . — — Map (db m161747) HM
Pre-Revolutionary salt box dwelling least altered on the Suckasunny Plains. Built by Captain Silas Riggs, who operated three boats on nearby Morris Canal. Moved to present site 1962 — — Map (db m91420) HM
The tavern, noted by Washington
in correspondence to his officers,
was a popular stop for Continental
troops enroute to West Point
from Morristown. — — Map (db m192219) HM
The Morris County Park Commission dedicates this recreation trail to the greater environmental enjoyment of its citizens. Made possible by the generous donation of lands by Dr. and Mrs. Adrian T. Platt and Family. — — Map (db m19594) HM
This planned industrial village, constructed when the railroad was built, included small factories, workers housing, stores, churches, and a school. Silk manufacturing drew skilled immigrants here from Europe and the Middle East. — — Map (db m146722) HM
Palatine Germans seeking refuge from war and famine settled here c1740. By 1760 they had established farms and mills as well as Lutheran and German reformed Congregations. Many of the stone houses they built still stand. In July 1918 during World . . . — — Map (db m73488) HM
This four span random-coursed stone arch bridge is characteristic of stonework associated with German Valley. It is the only four span stone arch bridge in Morris County. — — Map (db m58594) HM
Between 1830 and 1886 this bell rang from a belfry on top of this building when it served as a school.
In memory of Kathleen Darter. — — Map (db m58413) HM
This mill is listed on the Sate and National Registers of Historic Places as a contributing property in the German Valley Historic District.
Built circa 1750, and owned by Phillip Weise, the mill was essential to the economy and development of . . . — — Map (db m63558) HM
Fashionable 19th century resort renowned for famous mineral spring and mountain scenery. District includes site of Heath House, Belmont Hall, Forest Grove and present Presbyterian Church, Blake House and General Store. — — Map (db m63114) HM
Earliest known black church in Madison. The African Union was deeded property 1850, succeeded by First African Methodist Episcopal Church at present site. Rebuilt 1905. — — Map (db m91689) HM
Successor to South Hanover First Presbyterian Meeting House which stood across street on hill in cemetery. Acquired by Masonic Lodge 1930. — — Map (db m91692) HM
Florham 1893-1955 Country estate of Hamilton and Florence Vanderbilt Twombly. Grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Son. Buildings designed by McKim, Mead and White. Acquired by Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1958 — — Map (db m32108) HM
Constructed with funding provided by philanthropist D. Willis James. This 1900 Romanesque revival edifice has an interior featuring medieval inspired stenciling, glass, and ironwork. In 1969, it became the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts. Founded . . . — — Map (db m157156) HM
Among the pioneers who came to this area around 1720 were three brothers: Thomas, Ichabod and Jeremiah Genung. The region became known as the Genungtown Settlement.
In 1805, a school was built to provide organized education to meet the needs of . . . — — Map (db m174206) HM
4th President of the United States Dedicated 2003 President Madison Our namesake. Madison, CT. & N.J. [ Back of Monument: ] From ‘Bottle Hill’ to ‘Madison’ in 1834. This monument is hereby presented through the generosity of the Mayor and . . . — — Map (db m33505) HM
Greek Revival mansion, built by William Gibbons, part of estate, "The Forest". Purchased 1868 by Daniel Drew for Drew Theological Seminary. Mansion named for Roxanne Mead Drew.
New Jersey Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m32994) HM
Pre-Revolutionary house owned by Josiah Miller. Inherited by his son Luke, Major in the Morris County Militia. Property remained in family until 1889. — — Map (db m36336) HM
This White Oak - Quercus alba - replaces
the historic tree originally preserved by
the Rev. Samuel Tuttle in 1858.
The "tree in the middle of the road"
graced Prospect St. until 1996.
Replaced For Our Town, Revered In Our Hearts . . . — — Map (db m193097) HM
Whether you call the mansion before you "Queen Anne Farm" as the Bensels did, or Hardscrabble House as the Cross Family renamed it, the estate served as an escape from everyday life.
John A. and Ella Bensel built the house in 1905, and William . . . — — Map (db m18311) HM
Farmhouse home of Ebenezer Byram, one of Mendham's founding fathers. In 1742 opened as tavern to travelers. In continuous operation as hostelry over two hundred years. — — Map (db m18219) HM
This stone monument was constructed from a foundation of a barn on the former Bockoven Farm. This was the site of the last working dairy farm in Brookside. — — Map (db m36863) HM
Water power and natural resources made this a busy industrial village from the early 18th century through 1900. Visible today are waterways that powered sawmills, grist mills, wagon shops, a glass factory, and cottage industries. — — Map (db m36860) HM
The original church chartered in 1745. Served as a hospital for the Continental Army in 1777. The present church was built in 1860. — — Map (db m32997) HM
Lebbeus Dod, Captain of the Morris County Militia during the Revolution; also renowned craftsman noted for his clocks and mathematical instruments. — — Map (db m18218) HM
(upper plaque)
In lasting memory of those from Mendham Township who gave their lives in our country's world wars.
Richard I. East •
Hugh P. Easteurn III •
Robert A. Ferguson •
Frank A. Karwell •
James W. Maw •
J.H. Miller •
Francis . . . — — Map (db m36862) HM
This memorial is placed here to honor all those brave men and women who sacrificed to serve our country in the cause of freedom.
World War I - 1917-1919
World War II - 1941-1945
Korea - 1950-1955
Vietnam - 1961-1975
Operation Desert . . . — — Map (db m36864) HM
Logan's grist mill supplied food to Washington's troops during Jockey Hollow encampment. John Ralston, early industrialist, occupied the manor house 1786-1819, and operated the general store, subsequently a post office 1892-1941. — — Map (db m18217) HM
First settled as a hamlet called Roxiticus.
The stone mill was built in 1732 for John Logan. The mansion house and store about 1780 for John Ralston.
Inscribed by the Ralston Historical Association - Custodian of the store building since 1941. — — Map (db m18216) HM
In 1996, Harry Robinson, noted local wood sculptor, created from the trunk of a dying 200+ year old copper beech tree this work of art. Inspired by the following words from the gospel according to St. Luke.
"And suddenly there was with the angel a . . . — — Map (db m36865) HM
Nathanael Greene, Washington's quartermaster, wrote of Jockey Hollow:
There is wood I am in hopes is sufficient for the purpose of hunting and firing, if it is used properly. There is water in plenty, tho in some places it will be some . . . — — Map (db m32594) HM
Built and operated as a one room school until 1928, when students transferred to Mendham Borough School. Remodelled as private dwelling after acquisition by Schiff Scout Reservation, 1941 — — Map (db m16981) HM
Built on site of original 1813 "Brick School". Educated 30-40 children yearly until 1913. Served as a Sunday School 1875-1937. In continuous use as a community meeting place since 1851. — — Map (db m36859) HM
These plants and plots recreate a farm garden during the American Revolution. This year's garden has been researched, worked, and interpreted by the Herb Society of America, Northern New Jersey Unit, in cooperation with--- Morristown National . . . — — Map (db m18309) HM
Built c.1805 in the classic federal style. It first served as an academy for young ladies. Purchased in 1820 by William Phoenix for use as an inn. It was converted by his daughters to a boarding house in 1857. Since 1938, the borough of Mendham has . . . — — Map (db m229637) HM
★ The site of two Revolutionary War winter encampments for the Continental Army.
★ One of the nation's major iron-producing centers of the 18th and 19th centuries.
★ Know for construction of the Morris Canal, . . . — — Map (db m210808) HM
Built as stone gristmill by John Nesbitt around 1848. Purchased about 1908 by Thomas Loughlin for distillery which produced “Tiger” applejack until prohibition. — — Map (db m91416) HM
Built in 1901 by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. This vernacular-style rock-faced station with Richardsonian elements serves passengers from the Somerset Hills to New York City. It also once handled freight for local industries and the . . . — — Map (db m155595) HM
Built in early 19th century as one room school. Classes held continuously until 1926. Addition added 1910. Since 1928 used as Passaic Township Hall. Public school classes discontinued in 1933. — — Map (db m32987) 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 m20153) HM
Bridget Lockman Smith and her husband John, immigrated from Ireland in the 1850’s following the Irish potato famine. They settled in Mine Hill with other Irish immigrant iron mine workers in a section then known as Irishtown. By the time Bridget . . . — — Map (db m91506) HM
Two-family iron miner’s dwelling built in area known as Irishtown. Typical of worker housing prevalent throughout North Jersey highlands during iron boom that lasted until the 1890’s. — — Map (db m91493) HM
Mining tract produced the magnetic “Black Ore” responsible for present name, Succasunna. Jonathan Dickerson owner in 1779. Tract worked under system of forge rights until 1807. — — Map (db m91460) HM
Iron mine proprietor Mahlon Dickerson’s home. N.J. Governor; U.S. Senator; Secretary of Navy 1834-38; Delegate to N.J. Constitutional Convention 1844; favored national tariffs to protect American industry. — — Map (db m91459) HM
1855 Built by Dover Iron Company builders of duplex patch houses on property owned by James and Thomas Maloney. 1879 Sold to mining widow Bridget Smith as a two-family residence. 1912 Renovated as single-family home; rented to Jesse and Ida . . . — — Map (db m91495) HM
Parlaman family, early Dutch Settlers, acquired property 1737. A Parlaman Homestead over 200 years. West section circa 1755. East Section circa 1780. Frame addition circa 1829. — — Map (db m91570) HM
Dutch stone outkitchen c.1780,
part of a farm/sawmill complex
built by Nicholas and Catrina
Van Duyne Vreeland on 180 acres
purchased in 1775. Features include a rare jambless fireplace
with a four-foot crane and
original door and . . . — — Map (db m42978) HM
Self-contained community built by Gustav Stickley. Designer of mission style furniture and leader in arts and crafts movement in America between 1898-1915. — — Map (db m91681) HM
Original dwelling built by Ebenezer Stiles about 1752. Lighthorsemen quartered here during Revolution. House enlarged 1868 by Jonathan Roberts, founder of Library Association 1881. — — Map (db m33491) HM
The Artillery Park The artillery under Gen. Henry Knox and the artificers under Col. Jeduthan Baldwin were encamped on this hillside during 1779-80. The soldiers were housed in huts. The guns were parked along this road. The horses were . . . — — Map (db m9664) HM
Oldest schoolhouse still standing in Morris township. Addition built in 1899. School held here continuously from 1810-1914. Morris County Heritage Commission — — Map (db m8595) HM
Artillery Brigade Cantonment commanded by General Henry Knox hutted near this site during second winter encampment of Continental Army in 1779 – 1780. — — Map (db m9662) HM
An inventory of Stephen Vail’s property showed that he owned two carriages, two sleighs, two wagons and two buggies. This simple, one story building was used as extra storage for the Vail family’s vehicles. Its double sliding doors face the main . . . — — Map (db m32874) HM
Victorian Italianate house purchased by Augustus Crane 1857. Home until 1971 of Crane- Hone family who contributed greatly to Morristown civic, cultural and business life. National Register of Historic Places New Jersey Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m36406) HM
Acorn Hall was built in 1853 and remodeled in the Italianate Villa style in 1860; the Crane/Hone family lived here from 1857 to 1971. The house and its interiors were preserved through the efforts of the Crane/Hone women. Mary Bolles Crane, . . . — — Map (db m36428) HM
Built during Morristown’s Gilded Age for General Edward Meany, New Jersey Advocate General, 1893, and a Director of American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Architecture reflects English Medieval Castle influence. — — Map (db m42203) HM
Site of Col. Jacob Arnold's Tavern. It was used as Washington's Headquarters January - May, 1777. Troops were in Lowantica Valley. — — Map (db m5949) HM
On January 6, 1777 General George Washington established his winter headquarters at Jacob Arnold’s Tavern, then located at what is now 20 Park Place. He occupied rooms on the second floor. His officers and men were quartered in every house and barn . . . — — Map (db m32723) HM
Built by the Community Morristown resident Myra Brookfield, determined that her hometown should have its own hospital, bequeathed her house and property on DeHart Street for just that purpose in the late 1800s. A community-wide . . . — — Map (db m117446) HM
This African-American congregation, first in the county, was incoporated in 1843 by the Bethel Mite Society which raised funds to construct the 1849 carpenter gothic church that stood 150 yards south on the west side of spring street. The present . . . — — Map (db m153558) HM
Home of Jabez Campfield, where Alexander Hamilton courted Betsy Schuyler in 1780. Her uncle, Surgeon General of the Continental Army, Dr. John Cochran, quartered here. — — Map (db m7360) HM
Large fires, cannon and flags were used to signal alarms during the Revolutionary War. The fires were called beacons and were used to assemble militia, indicate the approach direction of the enemy and to direct the movements of military forces. . . . — — Map (db m7519) HM
Gothic revival building is oldest standing church in Morristown. Replaced 1848 wooden church which ministered to Irish immigrant families in surrounding Dublin area. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register of Historic Places . . . — — Map (db m32678) HM
Brig. Gen. Henry Knoxin command of the artillery of the Continental Army used the field now covered by these ponds as pasture for the artillery horses. His soldiers lived in log huts erected on the hillside to the west. Nine brigades of the . . . — — Map (db m8490) HM
Life Guard Camp
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 . . . — — Map (db m5665) HM
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