Morristown

The seat of Morris County, Morristown began as a small rural settlement centered around a common green. The small village soon earned its place in American history when George Washington chose to make Morristown the site of his headquarters twice during the Revolutionary War. Just a few decades later, history was made again when Samuel Morse made Alfred Vail his partner in developing the telegraph at Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown. The town continued to grow as successive immigrant groups created ethnic enclaves. The Gilded Age came to Morristown, and by 1900, dozens of millionaires called the community home and brought the trappings of wealth, from lavish homes to social clubs. Today, while Morristown continues to evolve, numerous historic sites and museums document its rich past.

About the author

Bonnie-Lynn Nadzeika began her love of history as a child during trips to Morristown National Historical Park. A lifelong resident of Morris County, she has held positions at several of Morristown's historic sites and spent 12 years as director of the Morris County Historical Society.

Product details

• Authors: Bonnie-Lynn Nadzeika
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2012
• EAN: 9780738592800
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-9280-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 231 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Series: Postcard History; Postcard History
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous