On Washington Street (County Route 510), on the left when traveling west.
English by birth French citizen by decree American by adoption Author of The American Crisis Rights of Man The Age of Reason Your presence may remind Congress (and the people) of your past services to this country. —George Washington Left . . . — — Map (db m8551) HM
On Mills Street, on the right when traveling north.
Oldest house in Morristown on its original site. Home of a patriot, artisan, government official and Presbyterian Elder. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m42205) HM
On Speedwell Avenue (U.S. 202) 0.2 miles north of Cory Road, on the right when traveling north.
Stephen Vail, owner of Speedwell Iron Works, built machinery for S.S. Savannah, first trans-Atlantic steamship, in 1819. His son, Alfred Vail, and Samuel Morse first publicly demonstrated electromagnetic telegraph in 1838.National Register of . . . — — Map (db m32694) HM
Near Speedwell Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling north.
The original structure that became the Vail House was probably built in the 1790’s by Thomas Kinney. Stephen Vail, the proprietor of the nearby Speedwell Ironworks, acquired the property in the 1830’s. In 1844 Stephen extensively renovated what was . . . — — Map (db m32896) HM
On Washington Place at Morris Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Washington Place. Reported missing.
Washington made his winter headquarters at the Arnold Tavern, January 6, 1777, now a part of All Souls Hospital. December, 1779, he established quarters at the Ford Mansion, now maintained as a museum. — — Map (db m5946) HM
On Morris Avenue near Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Washington made his winter headquarters at the Arnold Tavern, January 6, 1777, now a part of All Souls Hospital. December, 1779, he established quarters at the Ford Mansion, now maintained as a museum. — — Map (db m33177) HM
Near Washington Place, on the right when traveling south.
Completed in 1937, the Washington’s Headquarters Museum was one of the first museums planned and constructed by the National Park Service. Noted architect John Russell Pope designed the museum to memorialize General George Washington and to . . . — — Map (db m114775) HM
Near Speedwell Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling north.
Originally water for the Factory waterwheel was supplied from the Upper Pond, or reservoir, which was located beyond the housing development behind you. When the wheel was installed, the water from the pond was piped under ground to the standpipe. . . . — — Map (db m32894) HM
On Washington St. at Schuyler Place, on the right when traveling south on Washington St..
★ 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 m176851) HM
Near Speedwell Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling north.
Today, electric power makes it possible to locate factories in convenient places close to transportation. In the early 1800’s, Stephen Vail built his ironworks not in the center of town but in a narrow ravine where the Whippany River could be . . . — — Map (db m32869) HM
On Whippany Road at Woodruff Road, on the left when traveling north on Whippany Road.
Georgian mansion built as summer home by George Frelinghuysen during Morristown’s “Golden Era.” His daughter, Matilda, donated property as arboretum to Morris County Park Commission, 1969. Morris County Heritage Commission New . . . — — Map (db m33180) HM
Near Speedwell Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling north.
Stephen Vail employed a large workforce to operate his Ironworks and to maintain his estate. Some of these workers lived on the property. Early views show that a number of worker houses once stood along the road forming a little village. They . . . — — Map (db m135090) HM
On Mt. Kemble Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south.
1847 Gothic Revival villa, “Mount Kemble,” built for Henry and Frances Duer Hoyt on the site of the house of colonial official Peter Kemble, reluctant host to Continental Army. Renamed “Glen Alpin” by David H. McAlpin in 1885. — — Map (db m8594) HM
On Woodland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Members of the Armed Services,
The Sung and the Unsung,
The Known and the Unknown,
The Returned and the Remaining,
Beloved Heroes All
Who
In Latitudes and Longitudes
Near and Remote, In Times
Recent and Distant, Did . . . — — Map (db m18225) WM
Near Knox Hill Road, 0.1 miles west of Kahdena Road, on the left when traveling west.
Built 1891 for
Major and Mrs. Charles Curtis MacConnell
Designed by
Ernest G.W. Dietrich, Architect, New York City
Built by
Lindsey Brothers, Middletown, New York
Is part of the
Washington Valley
Historic District
and has been . . . — — Map (db m150857) HM
On Spring Valley Road at Van Beuren Road, on the right when traveling east on Spring Valley Road.
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 m221656) HM
On Combs Hollow Road at Doby Road, on the right when traveling south on Combs Hollow Road.
Combs Hollow, site of the first industrial center of the area, settled by Levi and Eliphalet Lewis ca. 1735. The Lewis Family sold the mills to Moses Combs in 1807 but continued to own property here until 1927. — — Map (db m43466) HM
On West Hanover Avenue at Raynor Road, on the right when traveling west on West Hanover Avenue.
September 11, 2001
This memorial is dedicated to every victim of the September 11, 2001 attacks against our country.
May we never forget those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, on United Airlines Flight #93 . . . — — Map (db m43468) WM
Built on property once owned by Hero Bull. Former slave. Cornerstone laid by Belle De Rivera, famed suffragette. Railroad instrumental in development of Mountain Lakes. Station burned in 1915, rebuilt 1919. — — Map (db m91606) HM
On Lake Drive at Barton Road, on the right when traveling west on Lake Drive.
1914 1918
Dedicated To Those Of
Mountain Lakes N J
Who Offered Their
Lives in Humanity's
Defense in the War
of the Nations and
In Memory of Those
of the Nation Who
Gave Their Last Full
Measure of Devotion
In Special . . . — — Map (db m190800) WM
On Lake Drive at Barton Road, on the right when traveling west on Lake Drive.
1941 1945
To the Men and Women of
Mountain Lakes
Who Served with the Armed Forces
And in Memory of These Comrades
Who made the Supreme Sacrifice
Charles E. Butts, Jr. · Frederick Castle · Gilbert Cole · William R. Fleming, Jr. · . . . — — Map (db m190799) WM
Summer cottage designed by architect Frank Furness for renowned 19th century actress. Located in Breslin Park, Lake Hopatcong’s fashionable section during its great resort years. — — Map (db m91515) HM
Original stone section served as early 19th century tavern on Morris and Sussex Turnpike. Allen family owned this property 1881-1944, and promoted Netcong’s development through subdivision of Allen Hill. — — Map (db m91439) HM
On Ladgewood Avenue (New Jersey Route 183) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Ladgewood Avenue.
Created in 1846 as the Morris Canal’s Stanhope Reservoir. This lake supplied water that filled the canal and powered local industries. Mules treading an earthen causeway across the lake pulled boats loaded with coal, iron ore, or freight along a . . . — — Map (db m37927) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 46) at Main Street on Main Street.
In 1854 the Morris and Essex Railroad Branch of the greater Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad acquired a 6-acre tract between the Morris Turnpike (now Ledgewood Avenue) and the Stanhope-Flanders Road (now Flanders Road) straddling its newly . . . — — Map (db m37929) HM
On New Jersey Route 183 just south of Main Street (County Road 601), on the left when traveling south.
Completed in 1926 under the administration of a. Harry Moore, Governor, by the Morris Canal and Banking Company, Trustee for the State of New Jersey.
Board of Directors
Albert W. Drake, Pres. •
William E. Florance •
John L. Kuser • . . . — — Map (db m231648) HM
On NJ-183 (Ledgewood Ave) (New Jersey Route 183), on the left when traveling north.
This Congregation, formed in 1834, included workers from Stanhope's ironworks in neighboring Sussex County. The 1917 tudor-gothic revival church, built of local stone by the Gallo brothers of Netcong, continues to serve Morris and Sussex communities. — — Map (db m161746) HM
On New Jersey Route 183 just south of Main Street (County Road 601), on the right when traveling south.
The Morris Canal was built in 1825 completed 1831, cost $2,000,000. Enlargement 1840-5 including this reservoir increased cost to $3,400,000, and further improvements, 1846 - 1860, to $5,100,000. there were 28 locks and 23 inclined planes. In . . . — — Map (db m231647) HM
On Ledgewood Avenue (New Jersey Route 183) just north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Netcong honors it's victorious sons in World War I and II
In the glory of their youth we shall remember them ★
Dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice
World War I
Floyd Case •
Louis Dominick . . . — — Map (db m231646) WM
On James Street, on the right when traveling north.
Farmed for centuries, these fields have remained a cherished Harding vista while much open cropland disappeared. In 1999, Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen conveyed to the Harding Land Trust nearly 100 acres of open fields on both sides of James Street . . . — — Map (db m18221) HM
On Long Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
You are about to enter the Wilderness Area of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Designated by Congress in 1968, this area is part of the 100-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System. It is distinguished in being the first designated . . . — — Map (db m19593) HM
Near Village Road at Millbrook Road, on the right when traveling west.
We honor the memory of John Paul Bocchi
James Leslie Crawford Jr.
Matthew Carmen Sellitto
William Randolf Tieste
Harding Township Citizens Who Perished in the World Trade Center September 11, 2001 — — Map (db m18220) HM
On Village Road at Millbrook Road, on the right when traveling east on Village Road.
Crossroads community, first settled 1727. Contains homes representing Colonial, Greek Revival and Victorian architecture. Additional dwellings include former general store, blacksmith home, academy and Presbyterian Church. Morris County . . . — — Map (db m8880) HM
On Harter Road at James Street, on the left when traveling west on Harter Road.
This 15 acre property was purchased by Harding Township and the Harding Land Trust in 2003 in partnership with the Morris County Open Space Preservation Trust and the State of New Jersey Green Acres program. It is a key link in the Silver Brook . . . — — Map (db m18223) HM
On Village Road at Millbrook Road, on the right when traveling east on Village Road.
This house was built C. 1876 by order of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders to provide temporary refuge for homeless wanderers of the post-civil war depression years.
Moved to this site in 1988 by the Harding Township Historical . . . — — Map (db m36855) HM
On Old Parsippany Road, on the left when traveling north.
Revolutionary War refuge Home of William Livngston and his family. Livingston was the first elected Governor of New Jersey. Morris County Heritage Commission National Register of Historic Places New Jersey Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m229214) HM
On Dale Rd north of Lynne Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Site of 3000 year old Indian rockshelter and unique rock carvings representing prehistoric art. Artifact is one of few petroglyph markings found in New Jersey — — Map (db m162827) HM
On U.S. 46 at Vail Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 46.
"This memorial honors all American veterans
who, although separated by generations,
shared a common undeniable goal, to
valiantly protect our country’s freedom.
The memories of our American veterans
will continue to live on, whenever . . . — — Map (db m229466) HM WM
To honor and commemorate our undaunted forefathers of the American Revolution who aided in securing American independence and constitutional government and in memory of all patriots buried within this cemetery
Reverently placed by Parsippanong . . . — — Map (db m229213) WM
On Beverwyck Rd (County Route 637) south of Alan Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Troy Historic District comprises 15 residences, the Troy Hills School and the Troy Industrial Hamlet Ruins, a historic archeological site. Industrial structures and residences were built near each other, and many dwellings face Troy Brook, . . . — — Map (db m162824) HM
On Newark Pompton Turnpike, on the right when traveling north.
★ 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 m240180) HM
On Newark Pompton Turnpike at Dogwood Lane, on the left when traveling north on Newark Pompton Turnpike.
King Louis XVI’s French Army under the command of General Count de Rochambeau camped here on the Mandeville Farm in August 1781.
The troops were marching from Rhode Island to join General Washington and the Continental Army prior to the . . . — — Map (db m165914) HM
On Newark Pompton Turnpike, on the right when traveling north.
In 1757 a public road was surveyed in Pequannock Township. This became part of the main road from King’s Ferry on the Hudson River to Morristown and the Delaware River. On this road passed Washington, Lafayette, Rochambeau, Von Steuben, Wayne and . . . — — Map (db m165905) HM
On West Pkwy west of New Jersey Route 23, on the right when traveling east.
On this site, Reaction Motors, Inc., a pioneer manufacturer of liquid-fueled rocket engines, designed, produced and tested the XLR-11 rocket engine, which ultimately powered the first aircraft flight to break the sound barrier. On October 14, 1947, . . . — — Map (db m180620) HM
Congregation organized 1736 as
Reformed Netherlands Dutch
Church. Original church built
1771. Restored in 1937 after
fire destroyed all but walls.
Notable for Christopher Wren
steeple. — — Map (db m41904) HM
On Newark Pompton Turnpike, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Giles Mandeville for
his bride, Sarah Roome. Later
served as Pompton Plains'
first post office. Since 1953
manse of First Reformed Church — — Map (db m41901) HM
This c.1900 farmstead, with barns, chicken coop, privy, and hand-pumped well, was owned by carpenter Jesse Van Ness, whose family farmed this land since 1713. The farmstead is typical of many others that once thrived in Pequannock. — — Map (db m91564) HM
On State Highway 23 close to Jackson Ave, on the right.
Built by Martin Berry (1693-1784) son of the first family to settle Pompton Plains. Only Pre-Revolutionary building substantially unaltered in Pequannock Township — — Map (db m166166) HM
On Newark Pompton Turnpike, on the right when traveling north.
School District No. 105. 1885 Trustees H. J. Smith • J. R. Evans • M. Card ( Second Marker : ) This stone plaque marks the site of the Pompton Plains School (1885 – 1985). It was part of the original “Brick . . . — — Map (db m62876) HM
Early 19th century industrial village on banks of Millbrook developed primarily by Mott Family. Prominent Quakers, settlement included grist mill, fulling mill, linseed oil mill, carding mill, tanyard and cooperage — — Map (db m91451) HM
On Quaker Church Road at Quaker Avenue on Quaker Church Road.
Oldest standing church in Morris County. Architecture is pegged construction. Religious Society of Friends worshiped here until 1865. Quakers, early foes of slavery, were persecuted for pacifist beliefs during Revolution. — — Map (db m91453) HM
On Newark-Pompton Turnpike at Federal Place, on the right when traveling north on Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
After five long winters of cold, hunger, and disease, and at a crucial period in the Revolutionary War, the New Jersey Line mutinied Jan. 20, 1781. Two mutineers were shot and the uprising suppressed. — — Map (db m62867) HM
On Newark-Pompton Turnpike at Federal Place, on the right when traveling south on Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
Dedicated to veterans of all wars In memory of comrades killed in action World War II Charles W. Barnett• Augustus Christakos • Howard De Graw • Harold Drew • Jack Kirkwood • Arnold Rafkind • Edward J. Searles • John Williams Vietnam John . . . — — Map (db m62890) WM
On Newark-Pompton Turnpike at Federal Place, on the right when traveling south on Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
Dedicated to the residents of Riverdale, N.J. who gave their services to the cause of humanity in the World War 1917 * * 1919 Benjamin, Jackson N. • Benjamin, Laverne A. • Brown, Clarence • Brown, Harold D. • Brown, Kenneth F. • Fallon, . . . — — Map (db m62889) WM
Built on site of several pre-Revolutionary mills. Joseph Slater purchased present mill in 1861 for factory which processed beaver fur felt for Stetson Hats. — — Map (db m91550) HM
On W. Main Street at Lakeside Drive, on the left when traveling east on W. Main Street.
The Morris Canal and Banking Co. built this circa 1826 culvert to allow the passage over Fox's Brook of canal boats hauling anthracite coal, iron ore and manufactured goods between Pennsylvania and New York. The site remains among the . . . — — Map (db m157531) HM
On Route 15 N at Parker Road, on the right when traveling north on Route 15 N.
Established in 1880 as War Department’s first official powder depot. Site of 18th century Mt. Hope Ironworks. Major explosion devastated base 1926. Since 1977 major armament research and development center. — — Map (db m51232) HM
On Route 15 N at Parker Road, on the right when traveling north on Route 15 N.
So nigh is grandeur to our dust so near is God to man when duty whispers low – thou must the youth replies – I can Norman E. Abrahams • Paul A. Bakos • Robert J. Beemer • Charles W. Beerhalter • John T. Best • James S. Brady • William . . . — — Map (db m51237) HM
On Church Street at Academy Street, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
First Meeting House built 1758. During struggle for Independence, church furnished leadership and public forum for patriots. Burying place of General William Winds. Present church built 1832. — — Map (db m43327) HM
On Jackson Avenue at Halsey Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Jackson Avenue.
The town of Rockaway is located at the upper end of the Rockaway Valley at the spot where the Rockaway River drops 25 feet, providing an excellent site for waterpowered industry. Job Allen, one of the earliest settlers, came to this area in the . . . — — Map (db m140288) HM
On Church Street north of Academy Street, on the right when traveling south.
Rockaway – Rockaway Township – Denville 1917 - World War - 1918 John W. Anderson • Peter Arkie • Alger Bailey • Asa Bailey, Jr. • Lester W. Beam • George W. Beatty • Elry Blanchard • Frederick H. Blanchard • Joseph H. Bodine . . . — — Map (db m43381) HM
On Green Pond Road (County Route 513) at Upper Hibernia Road, on the right when traveling north on Green Pond Road.
In honor of the men of this community who served in 1941 • World War II • 1945 U.S. Navy James Roberts • Eleazer Henderson • Frank Van Dien • Chester Smith • Erwin Smith • Homer Riker U.S. Army John Zoller • James Donaldson • . . . — — Map (db m43538) HM
In 1778, soldiers ill with small pox were brought here to relieve the overcrowding of the Succasunna Presbyterian Church, then used as a hospital. — — Map (db m33181) HM
Near Emmans Road at Canal Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Morris Canal was an engineering marvel of its time. A system of 23 lift locks and 23 inclined planes enabled the canal to overcome more elevation change than any other transportation canal ever built. Large changes in elevation were . . . — — Map (db m33270) HM
On Landing Road south of Lakeside Blvd., on the right when traveling north.
Constructed of native stone by the Lackawanna Railroad, the station was a key link for resort visitors and residents from 1911 into the 1950s. Lackawanna Trains, The Morris Canal, Lake Steamboats, and Morris County Traction Company Trolleys . . . — — Map (db m149142) HM
Congregation organized 1756. First Meeting House erected about 1760. Used as hospital and arsenal for Continental Army in 1777. Present church built 1853. Burying place of Governor Mahlon Dickerson. — — Map (db m33182) HM
On Long Hill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Pre-Revolutionary center section of building was home of Cornelius Ludlow, Colonel in Eastern Battalion of Morris County Militia, and later Morris County judge. — — Map (db m19590) HM
On Pleasant Plains Road at Long Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Pleasant Plains Road.
During the Revolutionary War, signal beacon #11 was located on Long Hill Road in the vicinity of John Cooper's windmill near this site and served to summon local militia in time of danger and invasion. — — Map (db m32988) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 202) at Heritage Ct., on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Circa 1760 Dutch Stone House where George Washington and Alexander Hamilton stayed June 25-27, 1780, following the Battle of Springfield. French forces under Gen. Rochambeau rested in the orchard August 27, 1781, en route to Yorktown.
. . . — — Map (db m165838) HM
On U.S. 202, 0.1 miles east of Barney Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Industrial transportation route
extending from Phillipsburg to
Jersey City. The canal, an engineering feat of locks and inclined
planes, revitalized the iron
industry in Morris County.
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
National . . . — — Map (db m41900) HM
Youngest and smallest municipality in Morris County. Incorporated in 1951 after separation from Randolph Township. Originated as Federal Housing Project for local defense workers during World War II. — — Map (db m91507) HM WM
On Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
This village spanning Mt. Olive and Washington Townships arose after Ebenezer Drake bought 200 acres here in 1759. An early tavern closed by the mid-1800s. By 1837 a school, store, and post office served local farm families. The 1855 Methodist . . . — — Map (db m22515) HM
On Schooley's Mountain Road, 0.5 miles north of Newburgh Road, on the left when traveling south.
Located across the street and known by the Native Americans for its healing properties, the spring flowed from above the exposed rock outcropping and was a popular 19th century destination attracting visitors to the nearby grand hotels. — — Map (db m228476) HM
Settlement, established as port on Morris Canal and Depot on Morris and Essex Railroad. Fostered development of Wharton Furnace. Borough name changed to Wharton in 1902. — — Map (db m91510) HM
Near Teabo Rd. west of St Bernards Road, on the right when traveling west.
Site of the historic Richard, Allen, and Teabo mines, three of the most productive mines in the state. High grade magnetite iron ore was mined here from the early 1800s to 1958. — — Map (db m192224) HM
On Blackwell Street at South Main Street on Blackwell Street.
Noted architect Jeremiah O’Rourke designed this 1873 Gothic church. Built of local rough-cut stone, it features an open timber roof and jewel-toned stained glass. Early parishioners included immigrants who labored in nearby iron mines. — — Map (db m91508) HM
Between 1775 and 1785, Elkanah Babbit built one of the earliest pioneer dwellings in Jefferson Township. Located across the street, the original house, situated between later sections, consisted of a one-story, one-room log structure measuring . . . — — Map (db m91517) HM
On Mt. Hope Road, on the right when traveling north.
Manor house built by Jacob Ford, Jr. subsequently home of John Jacob Faesch who directed the iron mining operations which provided the Continental Army with ammunition and ordnance. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register of . . . — — Map (db m192223) HM
Sussex Branch Mile Post 56
(Originally located at Andover Junction, NJ) Circa 1905. This mile post is from the DL&W Sussex Branch, which ceased operatons in 1966. “56” indicates the number of miles from Hoboken, NJ. Gift of Bill Jentz — — Map (db m91157) HM
In memory of Earl Richard Henriquez-Gill, Jr., Founder and President Morris County Central Railroad, Inc. December 24, 1928-June 8, 2007. Beloved friend and founding member of the Whippany Railway Museum. “I’ve always been interested in . . . — — Map (db m91158) HM
Victorian gravel wall house, located on part of property originally purchased about 1715 by John Ford, early Whippany settler. His direct descendant, Edwin Ford, built present dwelling.
Morris County Heritage Commission, New Jersey Register of . . . — — Map (db m91151) HM
On Mt. Pleasant Avenue (New Jersey Route 10) at Troy Hills Road, on the right when traveling west on Mt. Pleasant Avenue.
Erected by the people of the Township of Hanover to perpetuate the memory of all those who have faithfully served their country. — — Map (db m42215) HM
I was built in Philadelphia, PA in November 1907. I have seen many things. When I was new, some of the older men who worked with me were young soldiers during the American Civil War. I was still young and new when the Titanic sank. I have seen the . . . — — Map (db m91159) HM
Site of the known beginning of the continuous paper-making industry in Hanover Township. Started by Charles Marre, who came from England in 1791. — — Map (db m91680) HM
