Morristown, New Jersey

About Morristown

A state-designated regional center, Morristown is the County Seat of Morris County and home to a wide range of cultural facilities. Morristown served as General George Washington's headquarters for two different winter encampments during the Revolutionary War.

Morristown is geographically surrounded by Morris Township and became known as “the military capital of the American Revolution” because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Morristown was incorporated on April 6, 1865, within Morris Township, and was formally set off from the township in 1895.

Government

Morristown Town Hall
200 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-292-6600

Official Morristown Website

Departments

Construction Official: 973-292-6711
Court Administrator: 973-292-6687
Fire: 911 · Non-Emergency: 973-292-6610
First Aid: 911 · Non-Emergency: 973-538-1783
Health Department: 973-796-1975
Library: 973-538-6161
Police: 911 · Non-Emergency: 973-538-2200
Public Works: 973-292-6670
Recreation: 973-292-6717
Senior Citizens: 973-292-6690
Tax Collector: 973-292-6669

Education

Morris School District
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-292-2300

Arts & Entertainment

Historic Places

Acorn Hall Victorian House Museum

Morris County Historical Society & Acorn Hall
68 Morris Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-267-3465

The Morris County Historical Society is headquartered at Acorn Hall, an 1853 Victorian Italianate mansion operated as a historic house museum.

Church of the Assumption

Maple Avenue and Madison Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960

This Gothic revival building is the oldest standing church in Morristown.

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

45 MacCulloch Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-538-2404

Built by the Macculloch family in 1810, the museum is known for its collection of works by political cartoonist Thomas Nast.

Morristown National Historical Park

Visit Website
30 Washington Place
Morristown, NJ 07960

Includes Washington's Headquarters at the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, Jockey Hollow, and other historic Revolutionary War sites.

Saint Peter's Church

South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960

Built between 1887 and 1911, this Gothic revival church features stained glass, a carillon, organ, and Tiffany window.

Parks

Cemeteries, Funeral Homes & Monuments

Clubs & Organizations

Sports & Recreation

Morristown offers access to parks, recreation areas, cultural venues, sports programs, outdoor spaces, and nearby county park facilities. Use the links above for more Morristown business, dining, lodging, and recreation details.

Places of Worship

Morristown includes historic churches and faith communities, including Church of the Assumption, Saint Peter's Church, and other local houses of worship.