Site of C.W. Morris Cotton Gin

As was the case in so many small Texas towns in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the cotton gin in Edom was a major element in the economy. First opened at this site in 1918 by Ro Dike, ...

Morris County Court House

1827

One of the finest examples

of public buildings in the

Federal style in New Jersey.

Original Court House on the

Green built in 1755.

Morris County Heritage Commission

Marker is on Washington Street (County Route 510), on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Morris Canal

1824-1924

National Register Landmark

Canal Crossed Here

Marker is on Little Philadelphia Road, on the right when traveling north.

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Continental Army Encampment at Morristown

1777 1781

The Artillery Park

The artillery under Gen. Henry Knox and the artificers under Col. Jeduthan Baldwin were encamped on this hillside during 1779-80. The soldiers were housed in huts. The guns were parked along this road. The horses were pastured ...

The Morris Artillery

Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps

Army of Northern Virginia

Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division

Carter's Battalion Page's Battery

The Morris Artillery

Four Napoleons

July 1 Not engaged until the Union forces on Seminary Ridge extended their line to the right when it opened upon them with a ...

Esther Hobart Morris

Proponent of the Legislative Act Which

in 1869 gave distinction to the Territory of

Wyoming

as the 1st government in the world to grant

Women Equal Rights

Marker is at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and 24th Street on Capitol Avenue.

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Morris Canal

1824 - 1924

At this location the canal crossed Second River on a wooden aqueduct. The aqueduct and canal's five-foot depth made this a popular summer diving and swimming spot for Bloomfield's youth.

Marker is on Newark Avenue west of ...

Robert Morris (1734 - 1806)

Financier of the Revolution

Robert Morris risked his life, wealth, and reputation to help create the United States of America. A patriot, he signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and U.S. Constitution.

An immigrant orphaned at 16, Robert ...

Fort Morris Cannon

This small cannon was a part of the armament of historic Fort Morris at Sunbury during the American Revolution. In November, 1778, a superior British force from Florida under Colonel Fuser of the 60th Regiment besieged the Fort. To the ...

Sunbury and Fort Morris

››—11 mi.?

he old town of Sunbury, 11 miles East on this road, was a leading port, said to rival Savannah in commercial importance. It was the first Seat of Justice of Liberty County. Sunbury Academy, established in 1788, was in ...