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Morristown (/ ˈ m ɒr ɪ s t aʊ n /) is a town in and the county seat of Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain.
Morristown, town, seat (1740) of Morris county, north-central New Jersey, U.S., on the Whippany River, 18 miles (29 km) west of Newark. Founded as West Hanover in 1710, when a forge was established to exploit local iron ore, it was renamed in 1740 for Lewis Morris, then governor of the colony.
May 2, 2024 · Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s winter encampment of December 1779 to June 1780, where they survived through what would be the coldest winter on record.
Just about an hour’s drive away west of New York City, this New Jersey town enjoys a prime location that gives it a dash of city energy without losing its small-town vibe. If you’re planning to visit, we listed some of the best attractions and activities you’ll love.
Morristown is the seat of Morris County and home to northwest Jersey’s only regional trauma center. Downtown wakes up with early morning exercise classes and sidewalk cafes and stays lively late into the night.
30 Washington Place. Morristown, NJ 07960. United States. Get Directions. Website. Learn More. Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the Continental Army’s second winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, one of the coldest winters in North America on record.
Morristown National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, consisting of four sites important during the American Revolutionary War: Jockey Hollow, Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, and Washington's Headquarters Museum.
