On West Blackwell Street east of Baker Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
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
On East Blackwell Street (NJ 513) at Essex Street on East Blackwell Street (NJ 513).
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
On Lake Denmark Road at Hart Road on Lake Denmark Road.
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
On Farley Avenue at Kibler Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Avenue.
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
On Farley Ave at Parker Rd, on the right when traveling west on Farley Ave.
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
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
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
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
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
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
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
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
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
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
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
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
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
On Farley Lane at Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane.
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
On Main Road, 0.1 miles Lake Denmark Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Farley Lane just west of Parker Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Parker Road at First Avenue and Bott Road, on the right when traveling north on Parker Road.
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
Near Farley Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Farley (Mt Hope) Avenue.
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
