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National Register of Historic Places listings in Morris County, New Jersey facts for kids

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Morris County, New Jersey, is a place rich in history! Many of its old buildings, homes, and special areas are so important that they've been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government to protect and celebrate places that tell us about America's past.

Think of it like a hall of fame for buildings and neighborhoods! When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its unique history, amazing architecture, or its role in important events. Let's explore some of these cool historic spots in Morris County!

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Historic Homes and Mansions

Morris County is home to many beautiful old houses, each with its own story.

Acorn Hall

Acorn Hall
Acorn Hall

Located in Morristown, Acorn Hall is a grand old house built in 1853. It's a great example of Victorian architecture and gives us a peek into what life was like for wealthy families long ago. It was added to the list on April 3, 1973.

Alnwick Hall

ALNWICK HALL, MORRIS TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY
Alnwick Hall

This impressive building in Morris Township was built in 1904. It's known for its unique design and was listed on April 11, 1985.

Martin Berry House

MARTIN BERRY HOUSE, POMPTON PLAINS, MORRIS COUNTY
Martin Berry House

Found in Pompton Plains, this house dates back to 1720! It's one of the oldest homes on the list and was recognized on June 19, 1973.

Boisaubin Manor

BOISAUBIN MANOR, MORRIS COUNTY
Boisaubin Manor

Southeast of Morristown, Boisaubin Manor was added to the Register on October 22, 1976. It's another example of the beautiful historic homes in the area.

Dr. Jabez Campfield House

DR. JABEZ CAMPFIELD HOUSE
Dr. Jabez Campfield House

This house in Morristown belonged to Dr. Jabez Campfield. It was listed on September 4, 2008, preserving a piece of Morristown's medical and social history.

Dr. Lewis Condict House

DR. LEWIS CONDICT HOUSE
Dr. Lewis Condict House

Also in Morristown, the Dr. Lewis Condict House, built around 1797, was listed on April 3, 1973. It's a classic example of early American architecture.

General Nathan Cooper Mansion

GEN. NATHAN COOPER MANSION, MORRIS COUNTY
General Nathan Cooper Mansion

West of Mendham, in Chester Township, stands the General Nathan Cooper Mansion. This historic home was added to the list on December 29, 1978.

Craftsman Farms

Craftsman Farms
Craftsman Farms

This special place in Parsippany was the home of Gustav Stickley, a famous artist and designer from the early 1900s. It's a great example of the "Arts and Crafts Movement" style and was listed on April 10, 1989.

Cutler Homestead

Cutler Homestead
Cutler Homestead

The Cutler Homestead in Morristown, listed on March 10, 1975, is another historic home that helps tell the story of the area's past.

Davenport-Demarest House

DAVENPORT-DEMAREST HOUSE, MONTVILLE, MORRIS COUNTY
Davenport-Demarest House

This house in Montville is part of a group of "Dutch Stone Houses" that are important to the region's history. It was listed on January 17, 1992.

Decker-Kincaid Homestead

DECKER-KINCAID HOMESTEAD, BOONTON, MORRIS COUNTY
Decker-Kincaid Homestead

In Boonton, the Decker-Kincaid Homestead was added to the Register on March 9, 2005.

Doremus House

DOREMUS HOUSE
Doremus House

The Doremus House in Towaco, listed on October 31, 1972, is another example of the unique Dutch stone houses found in Montville Township.

Dusenberry House

Dusenberry House, Chatham, NJ
Dusenberry House

This mid-19th century home in Chatham belonged to a local pastor. It was listed on November 1, 1979.

Samuel Ford, Jr.'s, Hammock Farm

HAMMOCK FARM SITE OF SAMUEL FORD, JR, MORRIS COUNTY
Samuel Ford, Jr.'s, Hammock Farm

Located in Florham Park, this farm was listed on December 23, 1974.

Ford-Faesch House

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Ford-Faesch House

In Rockaway Township, the Ford-Faesch House was added to the Register on February 12, 1974.

Fredericks House

FREDERICKS HOUSE, FAYSON LAKES, MORRIS COUNTY
Fredericks House

The Fredericks House in Fayson Lakes was listed on October 18, 1979.

Gibbons Mansion

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Gibbons Mansion

This mansion in Madison was listed on August 10, 1977. It's a significant part of the area's grand estates.

Grimes Homestead

GRIMES HOMESTEAD, MOUNTAIN LAKES, MORRIS COUNTY
Grimes Homestead

In Mountain Lakes, the Grimes Homestead was recognized on April 1, 1977.

Rev. John Hancock House, Cider Mill and Cemetery

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Rev. John Hancock House, Cider Mill and Cemetery

This unique property in Florham Park includes a house, a cider mill, and a cemetery. It was listed on August 30, 1984.

Benjamin Howell Homestead

BENJAMIN HOWELL HOMESTEAD, PARSIPPANY, MORRIS COUNTY
Benjamin Howell Homestead

The Benjamin Howell Homestead in Parsippany was added to the Register on October 19, 1978.

Joseph Jackson House

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Joseph Jackson House

In Rockaway, the Joseph Jackson House was listed on March 4, 1975.

Jenkins-Mead House

Jenkins-Mead House from Revere Road
Jenkins-Mead House

The Jenkins-Mead House in Morristown was recognized on March 10, 1997.

Peter Kemble House

PETER KEMBLE HOUSE, MORRIS COUNTY
Peter Kemble House

The Peter Kemble House in Chatham was listed on August 26, 1980.

Lindenwold

LINDENWOLD, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Lindenwold

This property in Morristown was listed on November 13, 1986, as part of the Morristown Multiple Resource Area.

Effingham Low House

EFFINGHAM LOW HOUSE, MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY
Effingham Low House

In Pine Brook, the Effingham Low House is another Dutch stone house listed on January 17, 1992.

Timothy Mills House

Timothy Mills House
Timothy Mills House

The Timothy Mills House in Morristown was added to the Register on February 24, 1975.

Mount Kemble Home

Mount Kemble Home, Morristown, NJ
Mount Kemble Home

The Mount Kemble Home in Morristown was listed on November 13, 1986.

Thomas Nast Home

Thomas Nast Home
Thomas Nast Home

This home in Morristown was where the famous political cartoonist Thomas Nast lived for much of his career. It was recognized as a National Historic Landmark on October 15, 1966.

Oak Dell

OAK DELL, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Oak Dell

Oak Dell in Morristown was listed on November 13, 1986.

Johannes Parlaman House

JOHANNES PARLAMAN HOUSE, MONTVILLE, MORRIS COUNTY
Johannes Parlaman House

Another Dutch stone house in Montville, the Johannes Parlaman House, was listed on January 17, 1992.

Parsonage of the Montville Reformed Dutch Church

PARSONAGE OF THE MONTVILLE REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH, MORRIS COUNTY
Parsonage of the Montville Reformed Dutch Church

This historic parsonage in Montville was listed on January 17, 1992, as part of the Dutch Stone Houses in Montville.

Joseph W. Revere House (Fosterfields)

JOSEPH W. REVERE HOUSE, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Joseph W. Revere House (Fosterfields)

Known as Fosterfields, this house in Morris Township was listed on September 20, 1973. It's now a living history farm!

Silas Riggs House

213 Main Street, Ledgewood, NJ - Silas Riggs House
Silas Riggs House

The Silas Riggs House in Ledgewood was listed on November 11, 1977.

Alfred T. Ringling Manor

ALFRED T. RINGLING MANOR, OAK RIDGE, MORRIS COUNTY
Alfred T. Ringling Manor

South of Oak Ridge, this manor was listed on June 3, 1976.

Sayre House

Madison NJ Sayre House
Sayre House

The Sayre House in Madison was added to the Register on February 12, 1980.

Seward Mansion

Seward Mansion, Mount Olive Township, NJ - looking northeast
Seward Mansion

Known as Seward Mansion, this historic home in Mount Olive Township was listed on December 24, 2013.

Bridget Smith House

BRIDGET SMITH HOUSE, MINE HILL, MORRIS COUNTY
Bridget Smith House

The Bridget Smith House in Mine Hill Township was listed on February 27, 1998.

John Smith House

124 Washington Valley Road, Washington Valley, NJ - John Smith House
John Smith House

In Washington Valley, the John Smith House was recognized on January 1, 1976.

Spring Brook House

SPRING BROOK HOUSE, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Spring Brook House

The Spring Brook House in Morristown was listed on November 13, 1986.

Stephens Homestead

STEPHENS HOMESTEAD, MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY
Stephens Homestead

The Stephens Homestead in Mount Olive Township was listed on January 14, 2013.

David Thompson House

DAVID THOMPSON HOUSE
David Thompson House

In Mendham, the David Thompson House was listed on July 24, 1973.

Thorne and Eddy Estates

THORNE AND EDDY ESTATES, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Thorne and Eddy Estates

East of Morristown, these estates were listed on December 14, 1978.

Tuttle House

TUTTLE HOUSE, WHIPPANY, MORRIS COUNTY
Tuttle House

The Tuttle House in Whippany was added to the Register on October 5, 1977.

James Van Duyne Farm House

JAMES VAN DUYNE FARM HOUSE
James Van Duyne Farm House

In Towaco, the James Van Duyne Farm House was listed on April 15, 1982.

Martin Van Duyne House

MARTIN VAN DUYNE HOUSE, MONTVILLE, MORRIS COUNTY
Martin Van Duyne House

The Martin Van Duyne House in Montville was listed on January 17, 1992, as part of the Dutch Stone Houses in Montville.

Simon Van Duyne House

SIMON VAN DUYNE HOUSE, MONTVILLE, MORRIS COUNTY
Simon Van Duyne House

In Pine Brook, the Simon Van Duyne House is another Dutch stone house listed on January 17, 1992.

Van Duyne-Jacobus House

VAN DUYNE-JACOBUS HOUSE, MONTVILLE, MORRIS COUNTY
Van Duyne-Jacobus House

The Van Duyne-Jacobus House in Montville was listed on January 17, 1992, as part of the Dutch Stone Houses in Montville.

Vanness – Linen House

VAN NESS-LINEN HOUSE, AKA GLENBURN ESTATE, RIVERDALE, MORRIS COUNTY
Vanness – Linen House

In Riverdale, the Vanness – Linen House was listed on July 14, 2011.

Nicholas Vreeland Outkitchen

NICHOLAS VREELAND OUTKITCHEN, MORRIS COUNTY
Nicholas Vreeland Outkitchen

This outkitchen in Towaco was listed on December 11, 2009, as part of the Dutch Stone Houses in Montville.

Whippany Farm

WHIPPANY FARM, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Whippany Farm

The Whippany Farm in Morristown was listed on September 22, 1977.

Willow Hall

WILLOW HALL, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY, NJ
Willow Hall

Willow Hall in Morristown was added to the Register on January 18, 2011.

Historic Districts and Areas

Some places are important not just for one building, but for a whole group of buildings or an entire neighborhood! These are called Historic Districts.

Blackwell Street Historic District

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Blackwell Street Historic District

This district in Dover includes Blackwell and Sussex Streets. It was listed on May 21, 1982, preserving the historic feel of this area.

Boonton Historic District

BOONTON HISTORIC DISTRICT, BOONTON, MORRIS COUNTY
Boonton Historic District

The Boonton Historic District, including Main, Church, Birch, Cornelia, and Cedar Streets, was listed on September 29, 1980.

Bottle Hill Historic District

BOTTLE HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT, MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY
Bottle Hill Historic District

In Madison, this district was listed on June 16, 2005.

Brookside Historic District

4 Cherry Lane, Brookside, NJ
Brookside Historic District

This district in Brookside was listed on February 16, 1996.

Combs Hollow Historic District

21 Combs Hollow Road, Randolph, NJ
Combs Hollow Historic District

The Combs Hollow Historic District in Randolph was listed on February 16, 1996.

Fairmount Historic District

397 Fairmount Road, Fairmount, NJ
Fairmount Historic District

This district, mainly in Washington Township, was listed on December 20, 1996.

German Valley Historic District

Zion Lutheran Church, Long Valley, NJ - looking northwest
German Valley Historic District

In Long Valley, this district was listed on July 14, 1983.

Hanover Village Historic District

HANOVER VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT, EAST HANOVER, MORRIS COUNTY
Hanover Village Historic District

This district in East Hanover was listed on September 13, 1993.

Ledgewood Historic District

209 Main Street, Ledgewood, NJ - King Homestead
Ledgewood Historic District

The Ledgewood Historic District was listed on April 18, 2013. It includes the King Store and Homestead and the Silas Riggs House.

Madison Civic Commercial District

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Madison Civic Commercial District

This district in Madison, covering the downtown area, was listed on October 18, 1991. It shows what the town looked like in the late 1800s.

Mendham Historic District

Center of Mendham
Mendham Historic District

The Mendham Historic District in Mendham was listed on April 18, 1985.

Middle Valley Historic District

359 West Mill Road, Middle Valley, NJ
Middle Valley Historic District

This district in Middle Valley was listed on September 25, 1990.

Morristown District

MORRISTOWN DISTRICT, MORRIS CTY
Morristown District

The Morristown District, a large historic area in Morristown, was listed on October 30, 1973.

Mount Arlington Historic District

MOUNT ARLINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICT, MORRIS COUNTY
Mount Arlington Historic District

This district in Mount Arlington was listed on August 26, 1983.

Mount Olive Village Historic District

Mount Olive Village, NJ - Baptist Meeting House, looking northeast
Mount Olive Village Historic District

The Mount Olive Village Historic District was listed on August 3, 2015.

Mount Tabor Historic District

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Mount Tabor Historic District

This district in Parsippany-Troy Hills was listed on March 3, 2015.

Mountain Lakes Historic District

MOUNTAIN LAKES HISTORIC DISTRICT, MORRIS COUNTY
Mountain Lakes Historic District

The Mountain Lakes Historic District was listed on September 7, 2005.

Mott Hollow

MOTT HOLLOW, RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY
Mott Hollow

This area in Randolph Township was listed on August 31, 1992.

New Vernon Historic District

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New Vernon Historic District

In Harding, this district was listed on July 8, 1982.

Normandy Park

NORMANDY PARK, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Normandy Park

Normandy Park in Morris Township was listed on December 6, 1996.

Pottersville Village Historic District

Pottersville Reformed Church, Pottersville, NJ
Pottersville Village Historic District

This district in Pottersville was listed on September 18, 1990.

Pruddentown Historic District

PRUDDENTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT; MORRIS COUNTY
Pruddentown Historic District

In Morris Township, the Pruddentown Historic District was listed on February 12, 2003.

Ralston Historic District

RALSTON HISTORIC DISTRICT
Ralston Historic District

West of Mendham, this district was listed on February 20, 1975.

Schooley's Mountain Historic District

13 Heath Lane, Schooley's Mountain, NJ
Schooley's Mountain Historic District

This district in Washington Township was listed on June 14, 1991.

Silver Lake Historic District

Silver Lake in Harding Township
Silver Lake Historic District

In Harding, this district was listed on March 5, 1999.

Split Rock Furnace

Main furnace
Split Rock Furnace

Northwest of Boonton, this historic furnace area in Rockaway Township was listed on November 6, 1974.

Tempe Wick Road-Washington Corners Historic District

TEMPE WICK RD- WASHINGTON CORNERS H.D., MORRIS COUNTY, NJ
Tempe Wick Road-Washington Corners Historic District

This district in Harding was listed on August 25, 2000.

Washington Valley Historic District

131 Washington Valley Road, Washington Valley, NJ
Washington Valley Historic District

This district, spanning Morris Township and Mendham Township, was listed on November 12, 1992. It includes several important historic sites.

Other Historic Structures and Sites

Baker Building

Baker Opera House
Baker Building

The Baker Building in Dover was listed on July 1, 1981.

Beverwyck Site

BEVERWYCK SITE, PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, MORRIS COUNTY
Beverwyck Site

Southeast of the junction of US 46 and S. Beverwyck Rd. in Parsippany-Troy Hills, this site was listed on May 14, 2004.

Boonton Public Library

Holmes Library Boonton Town
Boonton Public Library

The Boonton Public Library, located at 619 Main St. in Boonton, was listed on November 13, 1972.

Cary Station

CARY STATION, LEDGEWOOD, MORRIS COUNTY
Cary Station

This historic station in Ledgewood was listed on September 5, 1985.

Chester House Inn

Chester House Inn, Chester, NJ - Brick Tavern
Chester House Inn

The Chester House Inn in Chester was listed on July 18, 1974.

The Church in the Glen (Stanhope United Methodist Church)

Stanhope United Methodist Church, Netcong, NJ
The Church in the Glen (Stanhope United Methodist Church)

Known as Stanhope United Methodist Church, this building in Netcong was listed on January 2, 2013.

Community of St John Baptist

COMMUNITY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST, MENDHAM, MORRIS COUNTY
Community of St John Baptist

This community in Mendham was listed on April 24, 2007.

Nathan Cooper Gristmill

Nathan Cooper Gristmill, Chester Township, NJ - looking west
Nathan Cooper Gristmill

West of Chester, the Nathan Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township was listed on November 21, 1976.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Stations

Morris County has several historic train stations from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad:

  • Morristown, NJ, train station front entrance
    Morristown (DL&W station)
    Morristown Station: This 1913 station is still in use! Some scenes from Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" music video were even filmed here. It was listed on March 11, 1980.
  • DELAWARE, LACKAWANNA AND WESTERN RAILROAD STATION, BOONTON, MORRIS COUNTY
    Boonton (DL&W station)
    Boonton Station: Listed on July 13, 1977.
  • Dover Station
    Dover (DL&W station)
    Dover Station: Listed on May 23, 1980.

First Congregational Church

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, CHESTER, MORRIS COUNTY
First Congregational Church

This church in Chester was listed on August 10, 1977.

First Presbyterian Church of Hanover

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HANOVER, MORRIS COUNTY
First Presbyterian Church of Hanover

Located in East Hanover, this church was listed on November 10, 1977.

First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains

FIRT REFORMED CHURCH OF POMPTON PLAINS, MORRIS COUNTY
First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains

This church in Pompton Plains was listed on December 12, 2012.

Flocktown Schoolhouse

FLOCKTOWN SCHOOLHOUSE, LONG VALLEY, MORRIS COUNTY
Flocktown Schoolhouse

The Flocktown Schoolhouse in Washington Township was listed on November 30, 1982.

Friends Meetinghouse

Friends Meeting House Randolph NJ
Friends Meetinghouse

South of Dover, this meetinghouse was listed on June 4, 1973.

Glanville Blacksmith Shop

GLANVILLE BLACKSMITH SHOP, MORRIS COUNTY
Glanville Blacksmith Shop

This historic blacksmith shop in Morristown was listed on March 25, 1987.

Illumination Gas Plant of the New Jersey State Asylum for the Insane at Morris Plains

ILLUMINATION GAS PLANT OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE ASYLUMN FOR THE INSANE AT MORRIS PLAINS
Illumination Gas Plant

This unique industrial building in Parsippany was listed on June 9, 2000.

King Store and Homestead

211 Main Street, Ledgewood, NJ - King Store
King Store and Homestead

In Ledgewood, the King Store and Homestead was listed on April 29, 1994.

Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club

Lake Hopatcong Yacht club
Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club

The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club in Mount Arlington was listed on August 12, 1999.

Little Red Schoolhouse

Florham Park NJ Little Red Schoolhouse
Little Red Schoolhouse

This charming schoolhouse in Florham Park was listed on June 6, 1986.

Madison Masonic Lodge

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Madison Masonic Lodge

The Madison Masonic Lodge in Madison was listed on January 17, 2008.

Madison Public Library and the James Building

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Madison Public Library and the James Building

This library and building in Madison were listed on February 8, 1980.

Madison Station

Madison NJ train station
Madison Station

The Madison Station, a beautiful Gothic Revival stone building from 1916, was listed on June 22, 1984. It's still a working train station!

Methodist Episcopal Church (Madison)

Madison NJ United Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church (Madison)

This church in Madison was listed on May 2, 2008.

Methodist Episcopal Church of Hibernia

Methodist Episcopal Church, Hibernia, NJ
Methodist Episcopal Church of Hibernia

In Hibernia, this church was listed on July 14, 2011.

Millington Schoolhouse

MILLINGTON SCHOOLHOUSE, MORRIS COUNTY, NJ
Millington Schoolhouse

The Millington Schoolhouse in Millington was listed on March 12, 2012.

Millington Station

Millington stationhouse
Millington Station

The Millington Station was listed on June 22, 1984, and is part of the Operating Passenger Railroad Stations.

Montville Schoolhouse

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Montville Schoolhouse

The Montville Schoolhouse in Montville was listed on December 11, 2009.

Morris Canal

Morris Canal, Lock 2 East - looking northwest
Morris Canal

The Morris Canal, a long historic waterway that once stretched across New Jersey, was listed on October 1, 1974.

Morris County Courthouse

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Morris County Courthouse

The Morris County Courthouse in Morristown was listed on August 19, 1977.

Morris Plains Station

NJT Station Morris Plains NJ
Morris Plains Station

The Morris Plains Station was listed on June 22, 1984.

Morristown and Erie Railroad Whippany Water Tank

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Morristown and Erie Railroad Whippany Water Tank

This water tank in Hanover Township was listed on September 6, 2006.

Morristown National Historical Park

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Morristown National Historical Park

This very important park in Morristown was listed as a National Historic Park on October 15, 1966. It includes famous sites like the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, and Jockey Hollow, where George Washington's army camped during the Revolutionary War.

Morristown-Beard School

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Morristown-Beard School

The Morristown School (now Morristown-Beard School) in Morris Township was listed on February 28, 1996.

Mount Freedom Presbyterian Church

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Mount Freedom Presbyterian Church

This church in Mount Freedom was listed on October 11, 1991.

Mount Hope Miners' Church

MOUNT HOPE MINERS' CHURCH, ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY
Mount Hope Miners' Church

The Mount Hope Miners' Church in Mount Hope was listed on August 20, 2012.

New York Susquehanna & Western Railroad Station

Butler NYSW station
New York Susquehanna & Western Railroad Station

This station in Butler was listed on January 24, 2002.

Our Lady of Mercy Chapel

OUR LADY OF MERCY CHAPEL, WHIPPANY, MORRIS COUNTY
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel

Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in Whippany was listed on September 18, 1978.

Palace Theatre

PALACE THEATER, NETCONG, MORRIS COUNTY
Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre in Netcong was listed on May 24, 1996.

Rockaway Valley Methodist Church

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Rockaway Valley Methodist Church

Northwest of Boonton, this church was listed on November 11, 1977.

Slater's Mill

SLATER'S MILL, RIVERDALE, MORRIS COUNTY
Slater's Mill

Slater's Mill in Riverdale was listed on June 18, 1975.

Speedwell Ironworks

Speedwell Ironworks factory building
Speedwell Ironworks

The Speedwell Ironworks in Morristown was listed as a National Historic Landmark on September 13, 1974. This is where Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail perfected the telegraph!

United States Army Steam Locomotive No. 4039

UNITED STATES ARMY STEAM LOCOMOTIVE NO. 4039 TENDER, MORRIS COUNTY
United States Army Steam Locomotive No. 4039

This historic steam locomotive in Hanover Township was listed on March 4, 2002.

Washington Valley Schoolhouse

Washington Valley Schoolhouse, Washington Valley, NJ - looking north
Washington Valley Schoolhouse

The Washington Valley Schoolhouse in Washington Valley was listed on October 15, 1973.

Whippany Burying Yard

WHIPPANY BURYING YARD, MORRIS COUNTY
Whippany Burying Yard

The Whippany Burying Yard in Hanover was listed on December 11, 2009.

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