Morris County - (Jefferson Township) Oak Ridge NJ
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 41° 02.332 W 074° 30.128
18T E 541846 N 4543191
Founded 1739. George Washington and Continental Army encamped here 1777 and 1779-1780.
Waymark Code: WM12F8B
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2020
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Marker is in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on Berkshire Valley Road (NJ 699), Oak Ridge NJ 07438.
Marker Name: Morris County
Marker Type: Official NJ State
Marker text: Morris County-Founded 1739. George Washington and Continental Army encamped here 1777 and 1779-1780. Major iron-producing center in the nation during 19th century.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1979
City: Oak Ridge
County: Morris County
Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission
Web Link: Not listed
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