Morris Township, incorporated March 25, 1740, is a residential community comprising an area of 15.3 square miles with a population of approximately 22,000. It is an area of rich historical significance with George Washington's Continental Army having camped during the winters of 1777 and 1779-80 in the deep snows of Jockey Hollow, which is now part of the National Park System.

Today there is a pleasing mix of homes including some built in colonial times, large older homes from the early 1900's, new and newer homes, and condominiums.

The Morris School District ( K-12 ) provides public education and there are also a number of private schools in the Township.

There are two Township swimming and tennis facilities - Streeter Pool and Tennis in the western section of the Township and the Ginty complex in the eastern section. Other services and facilities include: The Morris Museum, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Loantaka Brook Reservation, Seaton Hackney Stables, Patriots' Path, The Mennen Sports Arena, Lewis Morris Park, Morristown National Historic Park at Jockey Hollow, and the Morris County Public Library.

Morris Township is also the home of the famous "Seeing Eye," a facility for the training of guide dogs to lead blind persons. There are two private Country Clubs in the Township.

Morris Township information and photographs obtained by Dee McNair.

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