About Morristown

The Revolutionary War demanded iron, and iron it got, processed at the furnaces and forges of Morristown. Much of the powder used by the Continental Army was made at Jacob Ford's powder mill. These operations were attractive targets for the British, who made several attempts to take the town. It was this defensibility that led Gen. George Washington to select Morristown for his army's winter quarters in 1777 and again 1779-80. Elaborate Victorian houses remain in some of the oldest neighborhoods.

Visitor Information

Morris County Visitors Center: 6 Court St., Morristown, NJ 07960; phone (973) 631-5151.

Morristown hotels