Morris County History
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| Rich in historic lore and tradition, Morris County was created by an Act of the State Legislature on March 15, 1738/39 separating it from Hunterdon County, one of the state's largest counties of the period. Named after Colonel Lewis Morris, then Governor of the Province of New Jersey, it originally included what are now the counties of Morris, Sussex and Warren. During the Revolutionary War, Morris County was known as The Military Capital of the American Revolution , because of its strategic location, which prompted Gen. George Washington and his Continental Army to make their winter encampments near Morristown on two different winters. Much of the historic lore of these encampments is preserved today in Morristown National Historical Park. |
Morris County Weather
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| Morris County weather vary widely from area to area, averaging in the middle 20's in the winter months and the low 70's in the summer. About 50 inches of rain and 35 inches of snow fall each year. |
Morris County Roads, Public Transportation
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| Major interstate highways (80, 10, 46, 287, 280) connect many municipalities. New Jersey Transit serves thousands of county commuters daily. In addition, the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the Morristown & Erie Railroad and the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad cross the county. Bus service links the 39 municipalities to the metropolitan region. Two airports are located within Morris County. The county is bisected by a fine network of approximately 2,000 miles of federal interstate freeways, and state, county and municipal roads. |
Today's Morris County
Today, Morris County is New Jersey's seventh largest county. There are 39 municipalities in the 477.8 square mile county and approximately 470,000 persons reside in Morris County.
One of the ten wealthiest counties in the United States, Morris County has long been recognized as a prime setting for business and family.
It offers historic views, countryside charm and the conveniences of modern-day towns. Multi-million dollar shopping centers and highway merchandising malls have combined with construction of world headquarters of name brand firms, discount houses, chain stores and food markets.
Much of its beauty has been protected and preserved by the Board of Chosen Freeholders through its Park Commission, formed by referendum in 1955 to set aside and develop land for leisure time and recreational use. Nearly 13,000 acres make up the system, one of New Jersey's finest is noted statewide for its recreational facilities and preservation of Morris County's natural landscape. Included are outdoor education centers, a marina, golf courses, a riding stable, indoor ice skating arena, cultural center, arboretums, and numerous types of hiking, cycling, wildflower and nature trails.
Education
Morris County is the home of three universities (including Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, College of St. Elizabeth), a two-year County College, and a County Vocational Technical School. One of every four high school graduates in Morris County attend the County College of Morris which reports a capacity attendance both for full-time and part-time courses. The high registration reflects the fine academic standings of the college, the wide appeal of its varied curriculum, and the relative cost-value of its programs in comparison to other institutions. Click here for Morris County School Reports.
Housing
Housing options in Morris County range from Single Family Homes, Condos and Townhouses in towns or the countryside, to apartment and condo rentals. You have choices from intimate, seven-unit renovated Victorian buildings to 500-unit development with amenities such as a club house, swimming pool and tennis courts or perhaps something in between.
Regardless of the number of units, location or features you are looking for, there is a place for everyone to call home.
All of these factors coupled with a high quality of life have continued to attract many major companies and residents to Morris County.
Morris County Demographics (2000 Census)
Smitha covers all of Morris County including towns like Boonton, Chatham, Chester, Convent Station, Denville, East Hanover, Flanders, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson Twp, Long Hill Twp., Madison, Mendham, Montville, Morris Plains, Morristown, Morris Township, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, Randolph, Rockaway, Roxbury, Succasunna, Washington Twp, Whippany, etc. to name a few
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Smitha Ramchandani is a licensed real estate professional at Weichert Realtors' Morristown West, New Jersey office. She is an expert in buying and selling of townhouses and condominiums. She is renown as the Condo/Town-house specialist in much of North Central New Jersey and is a resource for buyers and sellers not to mention her real estate colleagues, who consult her when looking for new inventory coming to the marketplace. You can reach Smitha at: 973-252-8245 (Res.) or 1-877-CONDO-00 (toll free, Res.) or online at: http://www.thetownhouseexpert.com/ or http://www.morris-homes.com/
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