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Historical Markers in Mendham, New Jersey

 
Clickable Map of Morris County, New Jersey 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, NJ (410) Essex County, NJ (170) Hunterdon County, NJ (365) Passaic County, NJ (138) Somerset County, NJ (165) Sussex County, NJ (96) Union County, NJ (118) Warren County, NJ (125)  MorrisCounty(410) Morris County (410)  EssexCounty(170) Essex County (170)  HunterdonCounty(365) Hunterdon County (365)  PassaicCounty(138) Passaic County (138)  SomersetCounty(165) Somerset County (165)  SussexCounty(96) Sussex County (96)  UnionCounty(118) Union County (118)  WarrenCounty(125) Warren County (125)
Morristown is the county seat for Morris County
Mendham is in Morris County
      Morris County (410)  
ADJACENT TO MORRIS COUNTY
      Essex County (170)  
      Hunterdon County (365)  
      Passaic County (138)  
      Somerset County (165)  
      Sussex County (96)  
      Union County (118)  
      Warren County (125)  
 
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1 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — A Haven From Everyday Life
Near Jockey Hollow Road near Hardscrabble Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
2 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Black Horse Inn
On New Jersey Route 24 at Hilltop Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 24.
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
3 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Bockoven Farm
On W. Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
4 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Brookside Historic District"Water Street"
On E. Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
5 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Hilltop Church1745
On Hilltop Road at Talmadge Road, on the right when traveling north on Hilltop Road.
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
6 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Lebbeus Dod Housecirca 1750
On West Main Street (New Jersey Route 24), on the right when traveling west.
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
7 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Mendham Township War Memorial
On W. Main Street at Cherry Lane, on the left when traveling west on W. Main Street.
(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
8 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Mendham Township War Memorial
On Mountain Avenue at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Mountain Avenue.
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
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9 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Ralston District of Mendhamcirca 1742
On U.S. 24 at Roxiticus Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 24.
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
10 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Ralston New Jersey
On New Jersey Route 24 at Roxiticus Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 24.
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
11 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — The Angel Tree
On Hilltop Road north of Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
12 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — The Aqueduct Trail
On Jockey Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
13 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Union School1851
On Union Schoolhouse Road at Mosele Road & Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling south on Union Schoolhouse Road.
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, 1941Map (db m16981) HM
14 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Washington Valley Schoolhouse1869
On Wahington Valley Road at Schoolhouse Lane, on the right when traveling east on Wahington Valley Road.
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
15 New Jersey, Morris County, Mendham — Wick Farm Garden
On Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
 
 
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May. 4, 2024