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| Historical significance is steeped in Morristown and Morris County, N.J., and waiting to be discovered. |
 Historians believe the work George Washington did to hold his forces together during the harsh winter of 1779-80 in Morris County, N.J., was crucial to sustaining the American war effort en route to winning the Revolutionary War.
And it means that Morris County and its seat, Morristown, were elevated to a place of honor in the national consciousness.
In 1933, Congress concurred, establishing the Morristown National Historic Park—the first reserve of its kind in the country. The historic-park designation did much to illuminate the importance of this northern New Jersey county—just an hour from New York City—during the formative years of the United States.
That historical importance still yields pride for locals and a significant tourist destination for anyone who ventures to Morristown.
Where It Started
Early supporters of American independence, New Jerseyans were witnesses to more than 200 Revolutionary War skirmishes as French, British and American armies traversed the state numerous times. Accordingly, Morristown is known as the Military Capital of the Revolution, having hosted Gen. Washington and the Continental Army during the 1779-80 winter and another two years prior.
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