Morris County, Administrative county in northern New Jersey, United States
Description
This county spreads across dozens of municipalities in northern New Jersey, bringing together residential neighborhoods, open green spaces, and commercial districts in a varied terrain. The landscape shifts between wooded hills, open parks, and densely built towns connected by a network of roads.
History
The area was formed as an administrative unit in 1739 and took its name from a colonial governor. During the War of Independence, it served as a winter camp for the Continental Army and played a key role in the military strategy of the young nation.
Culture
The region offers stages for theater and music that host performances throughout the year, bringing together local audiences and touring productions. Art museums open their doors to rotating exhibitions that feature both contemporary and classic works.
Practical
The main administrative offices sit in Morristown, where regular public meetings of the county commission take place and departments offer services. Visitors find a dense network of roads and public facilities in the towns that are well connected to each other.
Did you know?
The area attracts corporate headquarters, including several large companies from finance and pharmaceutical industries that have placed their administration here. The economic structure leads to a high average income that ranks among the highest statewide.
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Drew University
16 km
Baltusrol Golf Club
26.2 km
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
5.4 km
Florham
14.2 km
Morris Canal
19.1 km
Centenary University
23.9 km
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
19.3 km
Waterloo Village
18.1 km
Turtle Back Zoo
25.3 km
Watchung Reservation
25.3 km
South Mountain Reservation
25.5 km
Hacklebarney State Park
20.5 km
Feltville Historic District
25.1 km
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
24.2 km
Blairsden
18.8 km
Ford Mansion
10.8 kmBowcraft Amusement Park
26.6 kmKikeout Mountain
19.7 km
Morris Museum
11.9 km
Wanaque Reservoir
31.1 km
USGA Museum
23.3 km
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
23.7 km
Tripod Rock
16.1 km
Fort Nonsense
10 km
The Funplex
16 kmBertrand Island Amusement Park
10.3 km
Swartswood State Park
32 km
Craftsman Farms
6 km
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