In 1861 the Wm. Bartley & Sons foundry was established here along the South Branch of the Raritan River. Workers made bridges, farm machinery, steam engines, and turbines. The High Bridge branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey gave the foundry . . . — — Map (db m22514) HM
Richard J. Guadagno, a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) employee, passionately devoted his life to the conservation of natural resources. He was the Refuge Mangaer of Humbolt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California and a trained law . . . — — Map (db m73940) HM
New Jersey soldiers enlisted early in the Revolution and fought through to the end. The war took them to Canada in the beginning and Yorktown at the end, but most of their service was nearer home. The brigade camped here during the winter of . . . — — Map (db m9030) HM
Built by Adam Miller, Quaker, who was first to free slaves in Morris County. Poorhouse for Pequannock Township 1824-1837. Addition built in nineteenth century. — — Map (db m91192) HM
Andrew M. Emery
Memorial Park
Dedicated By
Post 124 American Legion
Boonton, New Jersey
To
All Service Men and Women
Living and Deceased
November 11, 1969 — — Map (db m88876) WM
Boonton Fire Department
100th Anniversary
1891 1991
This memorial is dedicated to the men who
have served the Town of Boonton as
volunteer firemen in the past and to
those who continue to serve. — — Map (db m88840) HM
District represents architectural period 1830-1895, and includes dwellings built on lots developed by Boonton Iron Works. Boundries are Church Street at Main Street to Birch Street and Cornelia Street. — — Map (db m192213) HM
The DL&W Railroad built this prairie style station in 1904. Passenger trains served the growing commuter population. Freight trains delivered coal to heat homes and power local mills, then departed with products headed to market. Morris . . . — — Map (db m33493) HM
The Citizens Of The Boonton Area Gratefully Dedicate This
Memorial To Those Who Gave Their Lives In Defense Of Our Nation.
World War I (1917 – 1918)
Walter J. Barrett • Abraham W. Beddow • Raymond Bell • Joseph P. Bowden • George W. Buis . . . — — Map (db m88813) WM
In Memory Of
Charles F. Hopkins
1842 – 1934
Civil War Congressional
Medal of Honor
Former Mayor of Boonton
May 26, 1997
Memorial Day — — Map (db m88815) WM
This 1785 house has an 1837 wing built by forge owner John Decker featuring spoon-worked plaster walls and an enigmatic folk art face wall painting. Land preservationist Oscar Kincaid, Jr. lived here. The Kincaid family operated the farmstand from . . . — — Map (db m91199) HM
Dr. Taylor resided and practised medicine here. Dwelling purchased 1921 by town of Boonton as memorial to World War I veterans. Town Hall until 1965. Headquarters, Post 124, American Legion. — — Map (db m192212) HM
One of Boonton’s two octagon houses built on Cornelia Street. Both dwellings. Of concrete slag construction. Are only examples of octagon architecture in Morris County. — — Map (db m192214) HM
General James H. Doolittle
1n 1929 at this site of the Aircraft Radio Corporation Airdrome in Boonton Township, Lieutenant James H. Doolittle of the Army Air Corps conducted extensive acceptance tests of the Aircraft Radio Corporation Type B Beacon . . . — — Map (db m88817) HM
In Memory Of Those
Who Left Us So Suddenly
Dedicated May 21, 2005
Detective Gordon N. Smith, March 17, 1975
Captain John D. Muriano, Feb. 28, 1982
Patrolman Stephen J. Koval, June 6, 2002
Patrolman Kurt A. Keller, Nov. 14, 2006 . . . — — Map (db m88841) HM
Original Greek Revival dwelling built for commercial use 1849. Purchased for residence 1856 by James Holmes, prominent Boonton citizen. Building enlarged and converted to Holmes Library 1893.
National Register of Historic Places • New Jersey . . . — — Map (db m37923) HM
William G. Lathrop, manager of the Boonton Ironworks from 1850-1882. Built this Italianate mansion, which became New Jersey’s first home for firefighters in 1898. — — Map (db m91581) HM
Original Dutch west wing built by Johannes Miller around 1740. Bought in 1798 by Isaac Kingsland who added the large Federal style addition in 1808. — — Map (db m91572) HM
Near this location, over 100 years ago, canal boats heavily laden with Pennsylvania coal were approaching the summit of Morris Canal Plane 7 East.
Much like a canal “lock”, an inclined plane is a simple machine which allows boats . . . — — Map (db m88949) HM
The
Mayors Park
Dedicated On May 29, 1967
During Boonton’s Centennial Celebration
In Honor Of The Mayors
Who Have Served The Citizens
Of The
Town Of Boonton Since 1867
Time Capsule
Buried Beneath This Puddingstone Is The
Time . . . — — Map (db m88873) HM
Dixon Homestead
Home of Miller / Dixon Family for eight generations. Dutch stone house circa 1760. Forge keeper’s house 1830. Present mill 1855. Victorian house 1857. Barn 1860.
Morris County Heritage Commission — — Map (db m89025) HM
Morris Canal
1824-1924
National Register Landmark
Information
Lock Nos. 9 & 10-East
Stone abutment supported mule bridge. Boats were pulled across river in slack water behind dam.
Morris County — — Map (db m88953) HM
Rockaway Valley
United Methodist Church
1842
Structure typifies 19th century rural church architecture. Originally site of early indian burial ground and community schoolhouse. Stained glass windows, recognizing Boonton Township settlers and . . . — — Map (db m89024) HM
Dedicated to the Memory
Of Those
Who Lost Their Lives On
September 11, 2001
On The 10th Anniversary Of 9/11
We Honor Our Residents And
Pledge To Never Forget
Angela Kyte
Cecile Caguicla
Vincent Gallucci
Alayne Gentul
David . . . — — Map (db m89029) HM
This former industrial hamlet where mills and an iceworks operated in the mid-1800s became a thriving resort area by 1880. During the 1930s local night clubs hosted famous big bands. The 1874 Budd Lake Chapel, built on land donated by John Budd, . . . — — Map (db m91437) HM
Company, and affiliated predecessors, oldest manufacturer of hard rubber products in the world. Butler, model industrial village, developed around rubber industry. In 1880, town named for Richard Butler, rubber executive. — — Map (db m42250) HM
Former passenger and freight station built by the NYS&W Railroad in 1888. Served as the transportation hub spurring economic growth in the community. — — Map (db m192215) HM
Dedicated to All Who Served
Vietnam War
1959 — 1975
Special Tribute To The
Men Who Lost Their Lives
Charles Harry Haber Jr. (Skip)
SP4 Army 10 Jan. 45 — 22 Mar. 67 17E-19
James Michael Mathews (Jimmy)
CPL Marine Corps 02 Nov. 45 — . . . — — Map (db m192207) WM
Dedicated to All Who Served
Korean War
1950 — 1955
Special Tribute
to Those Who
Lost Their Lives
Frederick W. Aten
15 Feb. 31 — 24 Oct. 50
Cpl. Army
George R. Tallman
12 Mar. 29 — 16 Aug. 52
PFC. Army
Robert I. Downs Jr. . . . — — Map (db m192181) WM
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 m192209) HM
Spanish American War Monument Freedom Patriotism and Humanity-To commemorate the war with Spain, The Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition 1898-1902. This tablet was erected by the Corporal Thomas B. Miller Camp No. 17 Department . . . — — Map (db m91203) WM
This village was a popular summer resort in the early 1900's. Its highest point, Mount Peak, had provided a lookout for the Lenni Lenape. — — Map (db m155594) HM
After managing Lightweight Champion of the World Freddie Welsh's nearby Health Farm, Madame Hranoush Bey ran a world-renowned training camp on this site. Gene Tunney, Sugar Ray Robinson, Floyd Patterson, Max Schmeling were among the famous fighters . . . — — Map (db m43465) HM
June 7, 1780, soldiers under the command of Gen. Washington marched here from Morristown to check the advancing enemy beyond Short Hills. At Connecticut Farms the onset was checked. — — Map (db m108149) HM
Pursuing a communal living experiment, Russian & East European immigrants living in New York City desired a rural environment. An advertisement in the Jewish Daily Forward newspaper prompted a purchase of 150+ acres in Chatham Township. In 1924 the . . . — — Map (db m198513) HM
A part of Washington's army crossed the Passaic River at this point. then known as Day's Bridge on June 23, 1780. The troops continued their journey and fought against the British at the Battle of Springfield. — — Map (db m101397) HM
William Gibbons, prominent racing patron, built stable to house his thoroughbred racehorses, including Fashion, "Queen of the American Turf". Barn is outstanding example of an early 19th century horse barn. — — Map (db m192217) HM
Isaac Clark, a Morris County Freeholder & Council of Safety member owned over 60 acres of land & the original 2 room house built using beams from the collapsed balcony of the New Providence Presbyterian Church. Clark's ownership is recorded on a . . . — — Map (db m162169) HM
Uzal Johnson, a Revolutionary War soldier, bought 259 acres in 1770 for 310 ponds sterling. Built in stages and occupied until 1920 by five Johnson generations, including a member of the first Township Board of Education, two Freeholders, and a . . . — — Map (db m164037) HM
While Lewis was serving with General Washington’s army at Valley Forge, PA., Hessian soldiers foraging for food during a blizzard, stayed here overnight. As Phoebe Brant Noe spoke German, they took only a few chickens, sparing her family from . . . — — Map (db m94567) WM
The one room red brick school administered by Chatham Township was erected on property privately owned by Republican Academy. Serving as a Sunday and Elementary school, one teacher taught students age 5-18 from parts of Morris and Chatham . . . — — Map (db m198721) HM
During the Revolution, former soldier Shepard Kollock printed the New Jersey Journal on this site “to maintain the cause of freedom” and serve the army in Morristown. The Journal, north Jersey’s only wartime newspaper, founded in 1779, . . . — — Map (db m8878) HM
Pre-revolutionary farm pond, on an 800 acre tract owned by the Noe family, provided water and ice for the Noe farm, dairy and greenhouses. Converted in 1955 to a private family swim and recreation club by Jack & Ruth Noe and Taz & Baily Brower Jr., . . . — — Map (db m38135) HM
This home represents a prosperous early 1800s farmer’s homestead with its wide center hall, tall ceilings, and brick beehive oven. The original 1770’s 5 room house was doubled to its current size in the 1830s by Edward Price, a successful farmer and . . . — — Map (db m94566) HM
Built around 1860 as one room schoolhouse. Served until 1928 as one of four township schools. Renovated as Chatham Township Hall 1959. — — Map (db m8879) HM
In the late 19th century, cast iron turbines began to replace more picturesque water wheels. Turbines were less susceptible to freezing and did not require the costly construction and endless repairs associated with wooden water wheels. A turbine . . . — — Map (db m20324) HM
Federal style structure built for Zephaniah Drake as stage coach stop. Purchased 1854 by William Rankin who added two wings, and converted inn to Chester Institute. — — Map (db m20328) HM
Dedicated to Those From the Chester Area Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
With faith and courage they left their homes and committed themselves to the horrors of armed conflict, many sacrificing their lives as . . . — — Map (db m23021) HM
Dedicated to the Honor
and Sacrifice of the Men
and Women of the
Township and Borough of
Chester
Who Served in the Armed
Forces of the United States
in all Wars. — — Map (db m20326) HM
Original gristmill circa 1788. Owned by Elias Howell. Present gristmill built 1826 by Nathan Cooper. Only surviving structure of the industrial community, Milltown, — — Map (db m20322) HM
Congregation, organized 1740. Oldest of this denomination west of the Hudson River. Built 1856. Notable for Greek Revival architecture and rare interior Trompe L'Oeil painting. — — Map (db m23022) HM
Martha Brookes Hutcheson, renowned as one of America's first professional female landscape architects, lived at Merchiston Farm. Now called Bamboo Brook, from 1911 to 1959.
These gardens are an example of an early 20th-century landscape . . . — — Map (db m33170) HM
Martha Brookes Hutcheson (1871-1959) was one of America's first women landscape architects. After studying for three years in the Landscape Architecture program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she began her practice in 1902. Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m33173) HM
Home of Martha Brookes Hutcheson, prominent early woman landscape architect who transformed this 18th century working farm into outstanding example of natural and classic landscape design. — — Map (db m33169) HM
Few vestiges remain, but in the 1880s Milltown bustled. Cooper Mill shared "Main Street" with a blacksmith shop, a general store, a tavern, Abram Cooper's sawmill and the Mountain Spring Distillery, a cider mill that made apple brandy and apple . . . — — Map (db m20325) HM
K.I.A.
Laos, S.E. Asia
Nov. 9, 1967 U.S.A.F.
"To assist wounded survivors, That others may live. Sgt. Maysey subjected himself to a hail of hostile fire."
"For those who fight for it, Life has a flavor that the Protected will never know . . . — — Map (db m20327) HM
Dedicated in grateful
and loving tribute to
all who served in the
armed forces of the
United States to
defend their ideals
and pave the way
for peace
[photo 2]
Rotary
International
Dedicated May 30, 1983 . . . — — Map (db m229517) WM
This marker stands on the historic crossing of the
Rockaway Loop beneath Route 46. The Rockaway
Loop was part of the original Morris & Essex (M&E)
RR mainline. The line ran through Rockaway for the
town's mining and iron industries. After . . . — — Map (db m229478) HM
This working farm, operated continuously since first settled, is one of the most completed examples of a 19th century agricultural complex in Morris County. — — Map (db m91625) HM
19th Century store on Morris Canal, lock 8 east. Catered to canal boatmen and their families. Property purchased by Samuel Peer in 1852. E.C. Peer served as lock tender 1862-1915. — — Map (db m91610) HM
Site of forge and farm established by Job Allen on Rockaway River. Later operated by his son, Job Allen, II, Captain in Morris Militia. — — Map (db m229492) HM
Original farmhouse owned by Abraham Kitchel, Revolutionary patriot.
New Jersey legislator and Morris County Judge. Dwelling enlarged and outbuildings built during 19th century. Kitchel family occupied property until 1927. — — Map (db m94691) HM
Spiritual revival group was established by Newark Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Summer encampment gradually became year-round residential community. The state chartered association functioned as a municipality until 1980. — — Map (db m91623) HM
Original stone house and farm owned by Peter Cook. Early Rockaway Valley settler and founding trustee of Reformed Dutch Church of Parsippany in 1774. Federal addition built in 1806. — — Map (db m91607) HM
Children attended this school from 1861 until 1908 when the Third Union School opened across the road. The First Union School built on this site in 1816 was destroyed by fire in 1860. The Union School united the villages of Franklin and Ninkey into . . . — — Map (db m91626) HM
The Diamond Spring Water Company, owned by James Miller, supplied bottled water to city of Newark, 1885-1900. The Miller family later operated nearby Diamond Spring Inn as Summer Hotel. — — Map (db m91186) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Revolutionary tavern, owned by Colonel Ellis Cook, member of the Morris County Militia. The tavern derived its name from Sussex County farmers who stopped here enroute to Newark markets. Morris County Heritage Commission New Jersey Register . . . — — Map (db m32272) HM
Oldest Religious congregation in Morris County, established in 1718. Relocated at Meeting House here in 1755. Present church built in 1835. — — Map (db m32273) HM
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