Morristown is a town located in Morris County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 18,544. Its estimated population in 2004 was 18,842. It is the county seat of Morris County⁶. Morristown is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. Location in the state of New Jersey Formed March 15, 1738 Seat Morristown Area  - Total  - Water 1,247 km² (481 mi²) 32 km² (12 mi²) (2. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed March 15, 1738 Seat Morristown Area  - Total  - Water 1,247 km² (481 mi²) 32 km² (12 mi²) (2. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator The Faulkner Act or Optional Municipal Charter Law provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Mayor-Council government. ...

Image:None Flag (Detail) Seal (Detail)
Nickname: Military Capital of the Revolution
Location in New Jersey
Founded  -Incorporated	1715 1865
County	Morris County
Mayor	John "Jay" DeLaney, Jr.
Area  - Total  - Water	7.5 km² (2.9 mi²) km² ( mi²) %
Population  - City (2000)  - Density  - Metropolitan	18,544 6,304/km²  2,032,989 (Newark-Union, NJ-PA) (Subdivision of New York Metropolitan Area)
Time zone	Eastern (UTC –5)
Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS)	40.798900° N -74.478526° W
http://www.morristown-nj.org/

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History

18th Century

Morristown was settled around 1715 by English Presbyterians from Southold, Long Island and New Haven, Connecticut as the village of New Hanover. The town became the seat of the new Morris County shortly after its separation from Hunterdon County on March 15, 1739. The village and county were named for Lewis Morris, the first and then sitting royal governor of a united colony of New Jersey. // Events September 1 - King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, leaving the throne of his exhausted and indebted country to his great-grandson Louis XV. Regent for the new, five years old monarch is Philippe dOrléans, nephew of Louis XIV. September - First of... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... For the hamlet and census-designated place within the Town of Southold, see Southold (CDP), New York. ... City nickname: The Elm City Location in the state of Connecticut Founded April 24, 1638 County New Haven County Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. ... Morris County is the name of several counties in the United States: Morris County, Kansas Morris County, New Jersey Morris County, Texas This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Hunterdon County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... Events March 20 - Nadir Shah occupies Delhi in India and sacks the city stealing the jewels of the Peacock Throne, including the Koh-i-Noor September 9 - Stono Rebellion erupts near Charleston September 18 - Treaty of Belgrade signed October 3 - Treaty of Nissa signed October 23 - Great Britain declares war... Lewis Morris (April 8, 1726– January 22, 1798) was an American landowner and developer from Morrisania, New York. ... State nickname: The Garden State Other U.S. States Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (D)Acting Official languages None defined Area 22,608 km² (47th)  - Land 19,231 km²  - Water 3,378 km² (14. ...

By the mid-century the 250 people shared the village with two churches, a courthouse, two taverns, two schools, several stores, and numerous mills nearby.

George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and the continental army was encamped near Morristown from January to May 1777 and from December 1779 to June 1780 at Jockey Hollow. Washington had his headquarters during the first encampment at Arnold's Tavern located on the Morristown Green. During the second encampment Washington's Headquarters was located at the Ford Mansion, a large mansion near the edge of town. Arnold's Tavern was lost to fire in the 19th century, but the Ford Mansion, Jockey Hollow, and Fort Nonsense are all preserved as part of Morristown National Historical Park managed by the National Park Service. George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... Marie-Joseph-Paul-Roch-Yves-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (September 6, 1757–May 20, 1834), was a French aristocrat most famous for his participation in the American Revolutionary War and early French Revolution. ... January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... This article is about the month of May. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Morristown National Historical Park consists of three units, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, and Jockey Hollow. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States Federal Government agency that deals with all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation properties with various designations. ...

During Washington's stay, Benedict Arnold was court-martialed in Morristown, not for treason, but on minor charges. Alexander Hamilton courted and wed Betsy Schuyler at the residence used by Washington's personal physician. The home is owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the Schuyler-Hamilton House. Benedict Arnold For other people of the same name, see Benedict Arnold (disambiguation). ... A portrait of Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull, 1792. ... The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a sororal association dedicated to historic preservation, education, and patriotic endeavor. ...

19th Century

The Marquis de Lafayette returned to Morristown in July 1825 on his return tour of the United States, where a ball was held in his honor at the 1807 Sansay House on DeHart Street, which still stands. Marie-Joseph-Paul-Roch-Yves-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (September 6, 1757–May 20, 1834), was a French aristocrat most famous for his participation in the American Revolutionary War and early French Revolution. ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Antoine le Blanc, a French immigrant laborer murdered the Sayre family and their servant (or possibly slave) Phoebe. He was tried and convicted of murder of the Sayres (but not Phoebe) on August 13, 1833. On September 6, 1833 Le Blanc became the last person hung on the Morristow Green. The house where the murders were committed is today known as Jimmy's Haunt which is purported to be haunted by Phoebe's ghost since her murder never saw justice. Antoine le Blanc was a French immigrant allowed to live in the small, dank basement of the Morristown, New Jersey farmhouse of the Sayres in 1833, in exchange for chopping wood and feeding hogs, but went unpaid. ... August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... September 6 is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years). ...

Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail built the first telegraph at the Speedwell Iron Works on January 6, 1838. The first telegraph message was "A patient waiter is no loser." The first public demonstration occurred eleven days later as the first step towards the information age we enjoy today. Portrait of Samuel F. B. Morse by Mathew Brady, between 1855 and 1865 Samuel Finley Breese Morse (April 27, 1791 – April 2, 1872) was an American inventor, and painter of portraits and historic scenes; he is most famous for inventing the electric telegraph and Morse code. ... Alfred Lewis Vail (September 25, 1807 - January 18, 1859) was a machinist and inventor. ... January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Headquarters Plaza

Morris Frank Statue

The largest statue of Thomas Paine is located in Morristown. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 431 KB)Headquarters Plaza complex in Morristown, New Jersey taken May 1, 2005 by Lafayquinn. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 431 KB)Headquarters Plaza complex in Morristown, New Jersey taken May 1, 2005 by Lafayquinn. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 763 KB)Photo of Seeing Eye founder Morris Frank and his dog Buddy statue in Morristown, New Jersey on May 1, 2005 by Lafayquinn File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 763 KB)Photo of Seeing Eye founder Morris Frank and his dog Buddy statue in Morristown, New Jersey on May 1, 2005 by Lafayquinn File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert... Thomas Paine Thomas Paine (January 29, 1737–June 8, 1809), intellectual, scholar, and idealist, is widely recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. ...

Morristown was the home of Thomas Nast for more than 20 years. Thomas Nast (September 27, 1840–December 7, 1902) was a famous caricaturist and editorial cartoonist in the 19th century and is considered to be the father of American political cartooning. ...

Morristown & Erie Railway, a local short-line freight railway, has its main office, yard and shop here. The Morristown and Erie Railway (M&E) is a freight short line based in Morristown, New Jersey. ...

The Seeing Eye, founded in 1929 by Morris Frank, trains dogs in town and are a common site on the streets. Since The Seeing Eye was the first guide dog school in North America, the term Seeing Eye dog is the one used by most of the North American public for guide dogs for the blind in general. ...

Geography

Morristown is located at 40°47'56" North, 74°28'43" West (40.798900,-74.478526)¹. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²). 7.6 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.00% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 18,544 people, 7,252 households, and 3,698 families residing in the town. The population density is 2,435.3/km² (6,303.9/mi²). There are 7,615 housing units at an average density of 1,000.1/km² (2,588.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 67.63% White, 16.95% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 3.77% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 8.48% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. 27.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 7,252 households out of which 22.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% are non-families. 38.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.19. Marriage may be a relationship and bond between individuals (termed spouses -- a male spouse is a husband and a female spouse, a wife) that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the town the population is spread out with 18.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 40.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $57,563, and the median income for a family is $66,419. Males have a median income of $42,363 versus $37,045 for females. The per capita income for the town is $30,086. 11.5% of the population and 7.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.5% of those under the age of 18 and 14.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

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• Joint Free Public Library of Morristown & Morris Township
• Morristown Community Theatre
• Morristown High School
• Morris School District
• Morristown National Historic Park
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