REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN CHATHAM, NEW JERSEY

Chatham Historic District
Main St.
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The sign reads:
"Chatham Historic District - scene of Washington's Headquarters and massing of Continental troops prior to the march on Yorktown August 27-29, 1781." [1]

The three buildings listed below are all on Main Street, a short walk from this sign.

New Jersey Journal Site
55 Main St.
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The sign reads:
"New Jersey Journal - During the Revolution, former soldier Shepard Kollock printed The New Jersey Journal on this site 'to maintain the cause of freedom' and server the army in Morristown. The Journal, North Jersey's only wartime newspaper, founded in 1779, later thrived in Elizabeth from 1786 to 1991." [2]

Jacob Morrel House
63 Main St.
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This house is now an Italian restaurant - Scalini Fedeli.

This house was built around 1740. George Washington stayed at his house August 27 - 29, 1781 before marching to the battle of Yorktown. [3]

There is no historic marker explaining the history of the building. However, there is an oval sign above the window on the right side stating "Circa 1740". This sign is visible on the picture on the right.

William Day House
70 Main St.
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This house is now the office of Chatham Interiors.

This 1780 house was the home of William Day, who served in the Morris militia for three years, rising to the rank of captain. [4] This house has no historic marker. It is currently a place of business - Chatham Interiors.