Our Lady of Mercy Chapel

Our Lady of Mercy Chapel is a small place of worship in Whippany featuring the Carpenter Gothic building style with its characteristic pointed arches and wooden trim. The wooden framework and tall windows give the structure a lighter appearance compared to chapels built with stone or brick.

The building was completed in 1853 during a period when this architectural style appeared in small communities across the region. Its recognition through listing on state and federal historical registers reflects the importance of preserving examples from that construction era.

The chapel displays the religious building style of the 1800s through its pointed arches and wooden details visible from outside. These features show how rural communities expressed their faith through distinctive architectural forms during that era.

The chapel sits in Hanover Township within Morris County on a spacious property in a quiet rural setting. Visitors should plan to arrive on foot and allow time to walk around the grounds and appreciate the surroundings.

The chapel holds dual recognition on both the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places, a distinction that is not common. This recognition came in 1978 and confirms that the building meets standards for both state and national historical importance.