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
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
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
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
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
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
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