Morristown, NJ
Vibrant, energetic Morristown, NJ, is the county seat of
Morris County, NJ. Located approximately 30 miles northwest of New York
City, Morristown is situated amid rolling hills, broad valleys and shimmering
lakes. Morristown is rich in history having played a strategic role in
the Revolutionary War, the iron ore industry, and manufacturing.
In 1831 the Morris Canal was completed through the county. As early as
1838, the Morris and Essex Railroad reached Morristown. By 1900, Morristown
was discovered by business and financial leaders wishing to escape from
New York City. Within a few years many of the most influential people,
including the Frelinghuysens, Charles Mellon, and Otto H. Kahn built grand
estates within a one mile radius of the Morristown Green. A few of these
mansions can be seen today along Madison Avenue in Morristown.
Today, Morristown provides a plethora of social and cultural options for
its residents. Morristown center is 45 minutes away from midtown Manhattan
via the midtown direct train from the Morristown Train Station. Jockey
Hollow and other county, state and federal parks, are within a 15 minute
drive. Within the town proper there is a theatre, movie house, and shopping
opportunities including department stores and specialty boutiques, as
well as numerous, ethnically diverse restaurants.
Morristown provides many housing choices for the buyer and renter. Morristown
hosts a number of antique homes and unique properties, downtown townhouses,
contemporary homes and "starter" properties. Children have the
advantage of a strong school system and proximity to numerous activities.
Morristown is home to a diversity of houses of worship.
Morristown hosts a year round schedule of events for the community. Events
include "Explore Morristown" and the fall Morristown Festival
on the Green. There are Halloween trick-or-treat programs as well as a
Holiday Festival and Twelfth Night celebration at the New Year.
Come see all Morristown has to offer! Let us show you the beauty of Morristown
and Morris County.
Morristown information gathered by Kristin Gobbel-Swanson.
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 County Courthouse |
 MacCulloch Hall |
 Downtown Street |
 The Green |
 Burnham Park |
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Morristown Online: www.morristown-nj.org
Town of Morristown: www.townofmorristown.org
Morristown National Historic Park (US National Park Service): www.nps.gov/morr/
Joint Free Public Library: www.jfpl.org
Morris County Parks Commission: parks.morris.nj.us
