
Morristown Green
Posted by:
briansnat
N 40° 47.802 W 074° 28.888
18T E 543743 N 4516318
A sign marking the historic, Morristown Green in Morristown, NJ
Waymark Code: WM4PNB
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2008
Views: 43
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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