Fort Nonsense is one of three units of Morristown National Historical Park, in Morristown, New Jersey. The other two units are the Ford Mansion and Jockey Hollow. The Morristown National Historical Park consists of three units, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, and Jockey Hollow. ... Morristown is a Town located in Morris County, New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... The Ford Mansion is part of Morristown National Historical Park, and is located on a hilltop in Morristown, New Jersey. ...

Fort Nonsense occupied a high hilltop overlooking Morristown, and is believed to have been the site of a signal fire or smoke signal, along with earthworks. It was originally built at General George Washington's order in 1777. A smoke signal is a form of visual communication used over a long distance, developed both in the Americas and in China. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) commanded Americas war for independence (1775–1783), and was the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797. ...

How the unusual name "Fort Nonsense" was coined is unknown. Researchers say it does not appear in any available written record before 1833. The often cited story is that Washington's original purpose for constructing the fort was to keep the American troops busy and out of trouble. However, Washington's intention is reported disclosed by an order in 1777, issued as the Continental Army moved to the Middlebrook encampment, in which he directed Jeremiah Olney to remain behind at Morristown and, in his words, "[with] the Militia now here . . . Guard the Stores of different kinds . . . Strengthen the Works already begun upon the Hill near this place, and erect such others as are necessary for the better defending of it, that it may become a safe retreat in case of Necessity." Illustration depicting uniforms and weapons used during the 1779 to 1783 period of the American Revolution by showing four soldiers standing in an informal group General George Washington, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775. ... Thirteen Star Flag at Middlebrook encampment is displayed continuously The Middlebrook encampment refers to the seasonal encampment of the Continental Army during the American War for Independence at a site near Martinsville, New Jersey that straddles the ridge of the First Watchung mountains. ...