Morristown Green
Posted by: 
briansnat
N 40° 47.802 W 074° 28.888
18T E 543743 N 4516318
Quick Description: A sign marking the historic, Morristown Green in Morristown, NJ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 9/16/2008 7:42:26 AM
Waymark Code: WM4PNB
Views: 41
Long Description:
This is a typical town green and a beautiful little park.
Continental Army and militia drilled on the green, public hangings took place here and it has been the scene of many celebrations, protests and rallies over the years.
Marker Name: The Green - 1715
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Site of Morris County's two earliest court houses. The Green, purchased in 1816 from the Presbyterian Church, is owned and continuously administered by the Trustees of the Morristown Green.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1976
City: Morristown
County: Morris
Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission
Web Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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