John Dods Tavern - Historical Marker - Lincoln Park, NJ
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N 40° 55.370 W 074° 18.264
18T E 558569 N 4530423
This marker is for John Dods Tavern located at 8 Chapel Hill Road, Lincoln Park, NJ.
Waymark Code: WMBBC1
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2011
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The Morris Canal passed right by the tavern providing it easy access. The building is currently being used as a professional office for the dentistry practice of Jeff Falduto.
The Morris Canal didn't exist during the Revolutionary War. Subsequent to the War, the Canal did ass close by. The nearest Morris Canal Marker is at 40.92559, -74.321656
Marker Name: John Dods Tavern
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
John Dods Tavern
Circa 1777
The tavern, noted by Washington in correspondence to his officers,
was a popular stop for Continental
troops enroute to West Point
from Morristown.
Morris County Heritage Commission
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Dedication Date: 01/01/1977
City: Lincoln Park
County: Morris
Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission
Web Link: [Web Link]
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